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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 >>
Total Fire Ban For Parts Of Te Tai Tokerau Northland
Friday, 28 February 2025, 1:57 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Northland District Manager Wipari Henwood says a hot, windy summer with minimal rainfall has elevated the fire danger in these areas. More >>
Waipoua River Fire Update #5
Friday, 28 February 2025, 11:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says it is still not safe for evacuated residents to return to their home. More >>
Waipoua River Fire Update #4
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 8:31 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
For the safety of the public and our crews, people are asked to stay away from the area. More >>
Waipoua River Fire Update #3
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 4:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Following more accurate mapping, the fire size has been updated to 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter. Incident Controller Corey Matchitt says the ground crews have been working hard to get the fire contained. More >>
Waipoua River Fire Update #2
Thursday, 27 February 2025, 12:17 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Around 20 homes were evacuated on Wednesday night as the fire took hold. A community meeting was held with evacuees this morning. More >>
Waipoua River Fire
Wednesday, 26 February 2025, 7:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency will continue attacking the fire until nightfall and will remain on site for observation overnight. More >>
All Of Wellington District To Move To Restricted Fire Season
Monday, 24 February 2025, 3:35 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast entered a restricted season on 28 January. Now, Wellington's city suburbs, Hutt Valley and all of the Wairarapa will join those areas in moving to a restricted season. More >>
Fire And Emergency Responds To Church Fires In Masterton
Saturday, 22 February 2025, 1:59 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fires are being treated as suspicious and have been referred to Police. More >>
