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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 >>
Update On Vegetation Fire In Far North
Sunday, 19 December 2021, 2:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency ground crews and helicopters have returned to a large vegetation fire which covers approximately 350 hectares of land in Waiharara, Far North. The fire is north of Kaimaumau, south of Houhora, and east of State Highway 1. It has ... More >>
Temporary Fireworks Ban In The Mackenzie Basin Over Summer
Tuesday, 14 December 2021, 3:44 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Wednesday 15 December as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer. This is the second year that Fire and Emergency NZ has used Section 52 of ... More >>
Queen’s Birthday Honours Recipients Recognised
Tuesday, 7 December 2021, 1:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Matamata, Dannevirke, Kaiapoi, Rotorua and New Plymouth were presented with their Queen’s Birthday Honours by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Wellington today. Fire and Emergency Board ... More >>
Hawke’s Bay - Check It’s Alright
Friday, 3 December 2021, 10:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Hawke’s Bay Fire and Emergency is urging people to think about fire safety as we approach warmer weather. Fire and Emergency’s Hawkes’ Bay Community Risk Manager, Nigel Hall, says everyone should be now checking if it is safe to light an outdoor ... More >>
Prohibited Fire Season For The Hauraki Gulf Islands
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 10:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Hauraki Gulf Islands will move to a prohibited fire season from Wednesday 1 December 2021 at 08:00am. Region Manager Ron Devlin says this means there will be a ban on outdoor fires for all the Hauraki Gulf islands. "The current conditions ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Is Keeping Communities Safe
Monday, 29 November 2021, 10:09 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is, and always will be, committed to keeping our communities safe. The COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 required more than 13,300 of Fire and Emergency’s personnel to have their first vaccination by ... More >>
Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Completed
Thursday, 18 November 2021, 10:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review. Fire and Emergency Te Kei Region Manager Mike Grant says ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Update 3 - Bromley Fire
Tuesday, 2 November 2021, 7:12 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency personnel are continuing to work to suppress a fire at the Christchurch Waste Water Treatment Plant in Bromley. Emergency services were first called at 3.07 pm yesterday, and at the fires peak nearly 50 firefighters were in attendance. Currently, ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Update 2 - Bromley Fire
Monday, 1 November 2021, 6:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is continuing to work on a fire at the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bromley. Emergency services were initially called at about 3.07 pm. At its peak nearly 50 firefighters were working on the fire. Some crews have ... More >>
