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Helicopters working to contain fire at Riwaka near Motueka
24 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Smoke from a fire in a forestry block at Riwaka Valley is visible from Motueka but no other property is at risk.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #4
21 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Two crews of firefighters will return to the Long Gully fireground on the Skippers Road this morning to deal with a small number of hotspots. The road is open.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) Update #1
20 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Ground crews and helicopters have resumed work on a vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road this morning.
Long Gully (Coronet Peak) fire update #2
20 January 2023 | Emergency Information
The vegetation fire at Long Gully on the Skippers Road has been contained.
Don't complain about fireworks on Facebook - call 111
19 January 2023 | Emergency Information
People in the Mackenzie Basin concerned about backyard fireworks being let off while a ban is in place should call 111 rather than posting on Facebook.
One spark nearly costs Wendon farmer their home
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
A spark from a ride-on lawnmower blade hitting a stone is believed to have sparked a grass and hedge fire that came close to claiming a Wendon farmhouse today.
Fireworks and bonfires start multiple fires across NZ
1 January 2023 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have been responding to fires started by fireworks across the country since about 10.30pm on New Year’s Eve.
Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update
7 November 2022 | Emergency Information
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight.