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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 35]
Update 3pm - Fire And Emergency Response To Wet Weather
Sunday, 13 February 2022, 3:22 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is continuing to get lots of 111 calls related to today's wet weather. Currently firefighters are responding to more than 300 calls across the country - the majority in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki and Wellington. ... More >>
Nelson - Tasman Moves Back To Restricted Fire Season
Friday, 11 February 2022, 5:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
All areas of the Nelson-Tasman region have moved back to a restricted fire season from today (11 February 2022). Fire and Emergency Nelson-Marlborough District Manager Grant Hayward says while the recent wet weather has meant prohibited fire season ... More >>
Change Of Fire Season For Waikato
Friday, 11 February 2022, 9:17 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Waikato District has moved back to a restricted fire season. The change came into force at 9 am, on 11 February and covers all areas within the Waikato including Thames-Coromandel, Hamilton City, Waikato, Hauraki, Matamata-Piako, Waipa, Otorohanga and Waitomo. District ... More >>
New Fire And Emergency Chief Executive Announced
Thursday, 10 February 2022, 2:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive, succeeding Rhys Jones who is coming to the end of his five-year term. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2202/3168798cbc683d590b80.jpeg" ... More >>
Open Fire Season For Taranaki
Wednesday, 9 February 2022, 10:53 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Taranaki District has moved back to an open fire season. The change came into effect at 8am today (Wednesday 9 February). An open fire season means permits will no longer be required when lighting open air fires. Taranaki District Manager, David Utumapu ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Manawatū-Whanganui
Wednesday, 2 February 2022, 9:10 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
All of the Manawatū-Whanganui District moves to a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 2 February. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit and must follow the conditions of their permit. ... More >>
Karikari Peninsular Fire Update Tuesday 1 February
Tuesday, 1 February 2022, 10:40 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews are still working to control a vegetation fire on the Karikari Peninsula in the Far North. Fire and Emergency District Manager Wipari Henwood says some rain last night helped to keep the fire subdued and contained overnight. "Today we ... More >>
Make Sure Your Old Rubbish Or Land Clearing Fires Are Completely Out
Monday, 31 January 2022, 2:24 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Manawatu-Whanganui residents are being asked to check any old or recent smouldering rubbish and land clearance fires to ensure they are out. District Manager, Nigel Dravitzki says there is extreme fire risk for some parts of the District over the ... More >>
UPDATE 12.50pm - Factory Fire, Dale St, Kaiapoi
Monday, 31 January 2022, 12:57 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighting operations have now finished at the scene of the factory fire on Dale Street, Kaiapoi. Fire and Emergency District Manager Dave Stackhouse says fire investigators are at the scene investigating the cause and origin of the fire. "This investigation ... More >>
Vegetation Fire On The Karikari Peninsula
Monday, 31 January 2022, 8:44 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire crews from Karikari and Maunganui are fighting a vegetation fire on the Karikari Peninsula in the Far North. Fire and Emergency District Manager Wipari Henwood said the ground crews were being supported by six helicopters as well as heavy machinery ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Otago’s Coastal And Clutha Zones
Monday, 31 January 2022, 8:11 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago’s Coastal (Dunedin and Waitaki) and Clutha zones are now in a restricted fire season. The restricted fire season came into effect from 8am today (Monday 31 Jan). Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says a permit is required to light a fire ... More >>
Firefighters Tackling Vegetation Fire Near Meremere
Monday, 31 January 2022, 6:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
30 January About 70 firefighters are working to extinguish a vegetation fire near Meremere tonight. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Thomas Harre says the fire covers about five hectares of native bush including peat alongside the main trunk ... More >>
Waikato Farmers Urged To Check And Extinguish Old Fires
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Waikato farmers are being asked to check any old smouldering rubbish and land clearance fires to ensure they are out, given extreme fire danger forecast across the district over the next few days. Fire and Emergency District Manager Daryl Trim says people ... More >>
Hawke's Bay Fire Season Change
Saturday, 29 January 2022, 2:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip and Tararua will join Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings in a restricted fire season. The change will commence at 8am Monday 31 January. Hawke’s Bay District Manager, Ken Cooper, says a restricted fire season ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For The Mackenzie Basin
Friday, 28 January 2022, 4:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season has been declared in the Mackenzie Basin within the Mid-South Canterbury area. The change will take effect at 1am Saturday 29 January. This means anyone planning to light an open-air fire in these areas will need to apply for and ... More >>
Fire Season Change For Ruapehu District
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 1:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Ruapehu District Council area will move into a restricted fire season from Friday 28 January 2022 at 8:00am. A restricted fire season means anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire will need a permit. You can apply for a permit at www.checkitsalright.nz ... More >>
Fire Season Change For Marlborough District
Thursday, 27 January 2022, 9:04 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The whole of the Marlborough District, including Department of Conservation land, is now in a prohibited fire season. The change takes effect from Thursday 27 January 2022 at 8:00am. A prohibited fire season means the lighting of fires in open air ... More >>
Southland Fire Season Change
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 10:02 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
All of Southland is now in a restricted fire season. The change occurred at 8am Wednesday 26 January 2022, and means anyone planning to light an open-air fire will need to apply for and obtain a permit. Southland District Manager, Julian Tohiariki ... More >>
Fire Season Change For Wellington, Kapiti And Hutt Valley
Wednesday, 26 January 2022, 9:56 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The whole of the Wellington region will join the Wairarapa by moving into a restricted fire season. The restriction will take effect from Wednesday 26 January 2022 at 8:00am and will cover Wellington, Kapiti and the Hutt Valley. A restricted fire season means ... More >>
Update: Evergreen Cres Fire, Trentham
Monday, 24 January 2022, 7:55 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have made good progress in creating a secure perimeter around the Evergreen Crescent fireground in Trentham today. Five crews have been on site - one each from Whanganui, Horowhenua and three from the Wellington area. Incident Controller Bryce ... More >>
