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Marlborough Eases Outdoor Fire Restrictions
Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 2:07 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Marlborough South area will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means all outdoor fires need a permit approved by Fire and Emergency New Zealand. More >>
Most Of Northland Now In Open Fire Season
Friday, 18 April 2025, 8:16 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
An open fire season means people planning to light fires outdoors no longer need to apply to Fire and Emergency for authorised permits. More >>
Open Fire Season Starts For Thames-Coromandel, Waikato Northern
Friday, 18 April 2025, 8:05 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Waikato District Manager Daryl Trim says the summer temperatures have given way to cooler autumn conditions, so the fire risk has lowered. More >>
Changes To Fire And Fireworks Restrictions In Otago
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 9:26 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs zones move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season, which means people can light open air fires if they have a permit authorised by Fire and Emergency. People can apply for a permit at checkitsalright.nz. More >>
Christchurch Industrial Fire Update #2
Monday, 7 April 2025, 5:03 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
"We will have a presence at the site overnight as it will take some time to fully extinguish," he says. More >>
Firefighters Responding To Large Industrial Fire In Christchurch
Monday, 7 April 2025, 1:41 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Crews were first alerted to the fire on Maces Road just before 1pm today. More >>
Check Your Smoke Alarms When Clocks Go Back This Sunday
Friday, 4 April 2025, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Community Education Manager Tom Ronaldson says the routine for New Zealanders on Sunday morning is simple - wake up after enjoying an extra hour’s sleep, and check your smoke alarms. More >>
Outdoor Fire Restrictions Lifted In Taranaki
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 8:22 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The district has moved to an open fire season, which means permits are no longer needed to light outdoor fires. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Fireworks Ban Extended Until End Of April
Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:59 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The prohibition, which was due to end on Monday 31 March 2025, affects Ahuriri-Heretaunga, Wairoa coast, Tukituki East and West, southern Hawke’s Bay coast, Pōrangahau, Pahiatua, Eketāhuna, and Tararua East, West, Central and South. More >>
24 New Career Firefighters Join Fire And Emergency New Zealand
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 4:33 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Throughout their 12-week recruit course, the new firefighters learnt skills such as fighting fires, extricating people trapped in cars, and managing hazardous substances, which they demonstrated to whānau and friends at today’s ceremony. More >>
Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone Moves To Restricted Fire Season
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 3:15 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Manawatū-Whanganui District Manager Nigel Dravitzki says recent rain and cooler temperatures have lowered the fire risk throughout the district. More >>
