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Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer
15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove
Fire and Emergency New Zealand declares a prohibited fire season for the Hauraki Gulf islands
1 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Hauraki Gulf will move to a Prohibited Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 01 December, until further notice.
Restricted Fire Season for Otago’s Central Zone
19 October 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022.
Open fire season for Otago District
16 May 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Otago moved to an open fire season at 8am today (Monday 16 May). This includes Dunedin, Clutha, Waitaki, Central and Lakes Districts.
Restricted fire season lifted in the Mackenzie Basin
11 May 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Mackenzie Basin has moved into an open fire season today (Wednesday 11 May). This means that a permit is no longer required to light an open air fire.
Open fire season for Southland District
21 April 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Southland is now in an open fire season as at 8am, Thursday 21 April, 2022
Manawatū Whanganui moves back to an open fire season
30 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Manawatū Whanganui fire District has moved back to an open fire season as of 8 am, Wednesday 30 March.
Change in fire seasons for the Southland District
29 March 2022 | Fire Season Updates
All of the Southland District is now in a prohibited fire season, effective as at 6am Tuesday 29 March.