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Papakura fire update #3
5 March 2025 | Emergency Information
Smoke from the fire at a Papakura metal recycling premises is being noticed over a larger area of Auckland due to a wind change.
Papakura fire brought under control
5 March 2025 | Emergency Information
The fire burning at a metal recycling premises in Papakura has been brought under control. A smoke warning remains in force.
Papakura fire contained but smoke alert remains in force
5 March 2025 | Emergency Information
Firefighters have contained the fire burning at a metal recycling plant in Papakura but the fire will take several hours to extinguish.
Waipoua River fire update #8
2 March 2025 | Emergency Information
The Waipoua River fire is now contained, and evacuated whānau will start returning to the Waipoua settlement from this evening.
Waipoua River fire update #7
1 March 2025 | Emergency Information
The Waipoua River fire is now 91 hectares. We have more accurately measured the perimeter, now 5.8 kms. Thermal imaging shows no fire outside the perimeter.
Waipoua River fire update #6
28 February 2025 | Emergency Information
Saturday will be a significant day in the firefighting efforts at the Waipoua River fire.
Waipoua River fire update #5
28 February 2025 | Emergency Information
There were no significant flareups at the Waipoua River fire overnight.
Waipoua River fire update #4
27 February 2025 | Emergency Information
The fire at Waipoua River remains 50 percent contained. The fire is still 96 hectares with a 4.5-kilometre perimeter.