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Outdoor Fire Restrictions Lifted In Canterbury

Monday, 24 March 2025, 11:45 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

An open fire season means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency. Canterbury District Commander Dave Stackhouse says the recent rain and cooler temperatures have lowered the fire risk throughout the district. More >>

Outdoor Fire Restrictions Lifted For West Coast After Rain

Friday, 21 March 2025, 9:22 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

"With recent rainfall and cooler temperatures lowering the fire danger, the Grey and Buller Inland zones will join the rest of the West Coast in an open fire season," he says. More >>

Southland Moves Back To Open Fire Season

Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 8:14 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

There is still a restricted fire season in place around plantation forests, Awarua Wetlands, and Department of Conservation land. More >>

Outdoor Fires Now Banned In All Of Auckland And Northland

Friday, 14 March 2025, 8:10 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Northland and most of Waikato are already in a prohibited season, which means no outdoor fires are allowed and all fire permits are revoked. More >>

Fires Still Being Lit In Waikato And Coromandel During Outdoor Fire Ban

Thursday, 13 March 2025, 4:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Waikato District Manager Daryl Trim says despite the ban, it’s clear fires are still being lit on purpose in the area. "Since Monday, we’ve already seen eight fires get out of control and spread really quickly because the conditions are so ... More >>

Total Fire Ban For Northland Region

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 4:10 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

District Manager Wipari Henwood says that the continuing dry, hot and often windy conditions mean that it is too dangerous to light any outdoor fires, as they will quickly get out of control and be very difficult for firefighters to extinguish. More >>

Mangakahia Fire Update #2

Saturday, 8 March 2025, 2:37 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Local roads are open but drivers are asked to slow down on Tokowhero Road where firefighters are working. More >>

Mangakahia Fire Update #1

Friday, 7 March 2025, 6:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Corey Matchitt says that about 50 firefighters are working on the flanks of the fire to establish containment lines, with helicopters attacking the head of the fire. More >>

Total Fire Ban For North Waikato And Coromandel

Friday, 7 March 2025, 2:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Waikato District Manager Daryl Trim says the areas are experiencing less rainfall than usual for this time of year. More >>

Waipoua River Fire Update #9

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 5:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Incident Controller Denis Cooper says that after a week-long battle to contain and extinguish the 91-hectare fire, forestry contractors were dealing with the last remaining hotspots today. More >>

Papakura Fire Update #3

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Chris Delfos says that the wind has veered slightly and is spreading the smoke in a more north-easterly direction from the site in Hunua Road. More >>

Papakura Fire Update #4

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 8:28 am | Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency Assistant Commander Katie Pocock says that "firefighters have worked diligently on the deep-seated burning" in piles of metal waste up to 10 metres high. The piles are being pulled apart by heavy machinery. More >>

Papakura Fire Brought Under Control

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 9:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The amount of smoke generated by the fire has reduced significantly, but people who live in areas where the smoke is still present are advised to remain inside with their doors and windows shut to avoid exposure. More >>

Papakura Fire Contained But Smoke Alert Remains In Force

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 7:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

The fire was reported just after 4.30pm. Assistant Commander Chris Delfos says that the initial crews who responded are being relieved by fresh firefighters. More >>

Waipoua River Fire Update #8

Sunday, 2 March 2025, 2:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

Incident Commander Phil Larcombe says his team are working closely with iwi to rehome people safely and when they are ready, as operations continue over the coming days. More >>

Waipoua River Fire Update #7

Saturday, 1 March 2025, 2:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

96 firefighters, three aircraft and heavy machinery are keeping the fire contained. More >>

Waipoua River Fire Update #6

Friday, 28 February 2025, 5:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ

"Crews have put in hard mahi on Friday to strengthen and extend the containment lines and the extra crews tomorrow are to sustain and bolster their efforts," Corey Matchitt says. More >>