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How to safely burn crop residue
4 March 2024 | Community Education
Fire can be an effective way to remove crop residue after crops have been harvested, in preparation for the next round of planting. However, crop burns can pose
Restricted fire season lifted for Otago’s Clutha zone
1 March 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The restricted fire season for the Clutha zone has been lifted as of 8am Sunday 4 March, until further notice.
Wellington District moves to prohibited fire season
27 February 2024 | Fire Season Updates
The Wellington District moves to a prohibited fire season from 8am Wednesday 28 February until further notice.
Port Hills Fire Update #28
25 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Update #28 on progress on extinguishing Port Hills vegetation fire
Port Hills Fire Update #27
24 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire crews continue to dig out and extinguish hot spots in the area of the Adventure Park on Christchurch's Port Hills.
Port Hills fire update #26
23 February 2024 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency crews will continue work extinguishing hotspots at Port Hills today.
Waikari Valley and Port Hills Fires Update
22 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters finished their last shift on the Waikari Valley fireground today and the land has been handed back to the owners.
Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
22 February 2024 | Announcements
One-and-a-half centuries of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will be celebrated at a major event taking place in Auckland next month.