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Restricted fire season for Bay of Plenty
13 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Bay of Plenty to a restricted fire season at 5pm on Tuesday 13 January, until further notice.
Fire bans and restrictions across the Top of the South
13 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Bans and restrictions on outdoor fires come into force across most of Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman tomorrow morning.
Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking
10 January 2026 | Announcements
Updated weather forecasts now include Mid-South Canterbury and Otago, with parts of both districts set to experience extreme fire risk conditions this weekend.
Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat
9 January 2026 | Announcements
Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days and people should avoid lighting any outdoor fires.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike
9 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.
Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care
8 January 2026 | Announcements
Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas
Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days
8 January 2026 | Announcements
This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.
Restricted fire season for the Wairarapa
8 January 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Wairarapa to a restricted fire season at 8am on Friday 9 January, until further notice.