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Fireworks And Open Air Fires Prohibited In Strath Taieri Zone
Friday, 14 February 2025, 3:13 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
A prohibited fire season means no open-air fires are allowed and all fire permits are suspended. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Parts Of Hawke's Bay
Friday, 14 February 2025, 9:20 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Hawke’s Bay District Manager Glen Varcoe says the decision to move these zones into a restricted season is due to prolonged warmer temperatures, drying winds, and lack of rainfall. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Deploys Aviation Specialist To Tasmanian Fires
Thursday, 13 February 2025, 11:26 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Deputy National Commander Ken Cooper says the Tasmanian Fire Service and the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service have been managing a number of significant vegetation fires sparked by dry lightning strikes since 3 February. More >>
Fire Investigators Seek Help From Roxburgh Community After Town Hall Fire
Friday, 7 February 2025, 1:03 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire investigator John Smalls says that his team is doing everything they can to get a clear picture of the fire’s progress, and people in Roxburgh may be able to help determine how and where the fire started. More >>
Outdoor Fires To Be Restricted In Manawatū-Whanganui District
Friday, 7 February 2025, 10:31 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need to go to www.checkitsalright.nz to apply for a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Otago’s Alpine Area
Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 8:34 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says the current warm, dry weather is forecast to continue over the next few weeks, raising the fire risk in Otago’s fragile alpine environment. More >>
Hot, Dry Conditions Prompt Fire Restrictions In Southland
Tuesday, 4 February 2025, 10:19 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz . More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Seeks Local Advisory Committee Members In Wellington
Monday, 3 February 2025, 11:30 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency’s local advisory committees help work with communities, businesses and industries to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies when they happen. More >>
Fire Restrictions Eased For Wairarapa’s Southern Coast
Monday, 3 February 2025, 10:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
From 8am Monday 3 February, all of Wairarapa will be in an open fire season, which means people can light outdoor fires without a permit approved by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Tiwai Peninsula Vegetation Fire Update #3
Friday, 31 January 2025, 3:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Controller Hamish Angus says that despite warmer conditions this afternoon, firefighters have been able to hold down any potential flare-ups. More >>
Fire Restrictions Eased In Parts Of Mid-South Canterbury
Friday, 31 January 2025, 8:16 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Mid-South Canterbury District Manager Rob Hands says that as fire danger has eased in these areas after recent rainfall, they are now back in an open fire season until further notice. More >>
Tiwai Peninsula Vegetation Fire Update
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 4:53 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire has grown to 1,200 hectares across the centre of the peninsula, with an 18 kilometre perimeter, due to higher temperatures and wind speed this afternoon. More >>
Vegetation Fire Along Bay Of Plenty Train Track Now Contained
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 3:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Incident Commander Bill Pike says the fire is now contained and six fire trucks from Greerton, Omokoroa, KatiKati and Tauranga are dampening down hotspots. No evacuations were required. More >>
Celebrate Without Fireworks This Lunar New Year
Wednesday, 29 January 2025, 2:00 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"We want everybody to have a wonderful time celebrating Lunar New Year, but we’re asking people to avoid using fireworks or sky lanterns as part of their celebrations," Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says. More >>
Restricted Fire Season Begins For Porirua And Kāpiti Coast
Tuesday, 28 January 2025, 8:22 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire must go to checkitsalright.nz and apply for a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. More >>
Mangawhai Tornado Update #2 From Fire And Emergency NZ
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 2:14 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Cordons are in place on Moir St and Molesworth Drive and power is still out in the area. People should treat all power lines as live and stay well away from the area so emergency services can move freely. More >>
Fire Crews Respond To Multiple Calls After Mangawhai Tornado
Sunday, 26 January 2025, 6:21 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Response Coordinator Graeme Quensell says firefighters from several brigades in the area are already at the scene assisting residents and other crews have been dispatched from Waitemata. More >>
Outdoor Fires Banned In Parts Of Otago From Monday
Saturday, 25 January 2025, 2:27 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says forecast rain did not happen over the last few days, which means conditions are hot and dry enough to be a significant fire risk. More >>
Outdoor Fires Restricted In Parts Of West Coast From Today
Friday, 24 January 2025, 8:18 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency, which they can apply for at checkitsalright.nz. More >>
Offenders Sentenced For Lighting The 2022 Awarua Wetlands Wildfire During A Total Fire Ban
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 5:56 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"The fire burnt through 1,330 hectares and had environmental and financial consequences in an internationally recognised conservation area. Fire and Emergency fought the fire for over a week" Steph Rotarangi says. More >>
