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Waiharara Fire Update - 3 January 2022
Monday, 3 January 2022, 7:05 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews are continuing to concentrate their efforts on the area north of Kaimaumau village and on the western part of the fire ground today. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller John Sutton says five helicopters and three dozers and diggers are supporting ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Still Within Containment Lines
Sunday, 2 January 2022, 6:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting efforts today have so far held the Waiharara fire within the containment lines. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller John Sutton says the easterly wind has been pushing the fire towards the western flank of the fireground, and smoke ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Update - 2 January 2022
Sunday, 2 January 2022, 2:09 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews are concentrating efforts on the area north of Kaimaumau village this morning, and also on the western part of the fire ground in anticipation of a change in wind direction that will push the fire towards the northwest. Fire and Emergency ... More >>
Waiharara fire update - Kaimaumau residents return home
Sunday, 2 January 2022, 6:44 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Incident Controller John Sutton says that early this afternoon a strengthening northerly wind from the sea pushed the fire across a containment line near the beach, close to Kaimaumau village. More >>
Waiharara Fire Update - Kaimaumau Evacuating As A Precaution
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:55 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is evacuating the community of Kaimaumau in Northland this afternoon due to the fire burning near the village. An emergency mobile alert has been sent to the area advising everyone in the Kaimaumau village to evacuate to the Waiharara ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Update 1 January 2021
Saturday, 1 January 2022, 2:51 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
People in the Far North are being reminded to stay well away from the beach as fire crews deal with a resurgence of the backing fire that flared up yesterday. The beach access road north of Kaimaumau has been closed this morning as Fire and Emergency's ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Congratulations Honours Recipients
Friday, 31 December 2021, 6:49 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated four firefighters and support personnel from Clinton, Kawakawa, Ōpunake and Murchison who have been recognised with Queen’s Service Medals in the 2022 New Year’s Honours ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Update 28 December 5.30pm
Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 6:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Tomorrow morning Fire and Emergency NZ is holding an information session for residents of Waiharara and Kaimaumau affected by the Waiharara fire in Northland. Incident Controller John Sutton will update the community on progress fighting the fire, health ... More >>
Waiharara Fire Update 27 December 4.15pm
Monday, 27 December 2021, 6:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Ground crews and heavy machinery are working at three locations in the Kaimaumau / Waiharara area today, with three helicopters on standby. Incident Controller John Sutton says about 35 people are on the fireground, plus eight machine operators. ... More >>
UPDATE 10.30am - Waiharara Fire, Northland
Thursday, 23 December 2021, 10:36 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are continuing efforts at the Waiharara fire today. Five ground crews (around 25 people including Department of Conservation and forestry crews), five helicopters and nine heavy machinery (bulldozers and excavators) are at the fire ... More >>
Change Of Fire Season For Tairāwhiti
Thursday, 23 December 2021, 10:32 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Tairāwhiti is moving from an open to a restricted fire season. The change will take place at midday, 24 December. This means a permit will be required to light an open-air fire. If you need to apply for a permit, please use the ‘can I light ... More >>
Two New Fire Restrictions In Place For Otago
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 2:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is putting the Central Fire Zone into a restricted season and banning private use of fireworks across the District (all of Otago). Change in fire season for the Central Fire Zone The area is moving to a restricted fire season, ... More >>
Be Fire Safe This Holiday Period
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 10:34 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency wants people to remember fire safety this festive season. With celebrations taking place, new toys to play with, barbecuing, bonfires and adventures planned outdoors, there are plenty of potential fire risks over the holidays. "We ... More >>
UPDATE 10am - Waiharara Fire, Northland
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 10:15 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Kaimaumau community are returning to their homes this morning in time for Christmas. Thermal imaging overnight showed there were no hot spots or heat in the southern end of the fireground behind the Kaimaumau village. DOC representatives gave early ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Marlborough
Wednesday, 22 December 2021, 9:40 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
All of Marlborough is now in a restricted fire season. The change from open to restricted came into force at 8 am Wednesday 22 December. It means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. All Department of Conservation ... More >>
Open Fire Ban At South Rangitata To Reduce Fire Risk
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 7:45 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Open fires on the beach and foreshore at South Rangitata have been banned to reduce the risk of fire to the Rangitata Huts community. Fire and Emergency NZ District Manager for Mid-South Canterbury, Rob Hands, said that floods earlier this year had ... More >>
Fireworks Ban For The Karikari Peninsula
Tuesday, 21 December 2021, 12:48 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Karikari Peninsula has been put in place as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer. The prohibition order was put in place using Section 52 of the Fire and Emergency Act. It allows ... More >>
UPDATE: 12pm 20/12/21 - Waiharara Fire
Monday, 20 December 2021, 12:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are continuing to fight the fire at Waiharara which has now burnt around 2000 hectares. There are nine helicopters, multiple ground crews, and heavy machinery at the scene fighting the fire. Today crews are assessing structures, protecting ... More >>
Prohibited Fire Season In Thames-Coromandel
Monday, 20 December 2021, 9:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Thames-Coromandel is now in a prohibited fire season. The change came into force at 9 am, 20 December and covers the area within the Thames-Coromandel Council boundaries. It was previously in an open fire season. District Manager, Daryl Trim says the season ... More >>
Kaimaumau Township In The Far North Evacuated Due To Waiharara Fire
Monday, 20 December 2021, 6:11 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
19 December Residents of Kaimaumau township in the Far North are evacuating overnight as a scrub fire in Waiharara has spread faster than anticipated on Sunday. The majority of residents are being accommodated at Waiharara School, with Ngai Takoto also making ... More >>
