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More restrictions for Hawke’s Bay as fire risk spikes
22 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand enforces further restrictions for the Hawke's Bay.
Total fire ban for more of Hawke’s Bay from Friday 19 December
19 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires in the Southern Hawkes Bay Coast and Porangahau zones of Hawke’s Bay.
Restricted fire season for Gisborne and surrounding areas
16 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
The Kōpūtūtea zone of Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Tairāwhiti District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Tuesday 16 December.
Temporary fire ban for Manawatū-Whanganui District
15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing a total fire ban on open-air fires and fireworks, including paper lanterns, in the Manawatū-Whanganui.
Thames-Coromandel moves to restricted fire season
15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Thames-Coromandel to a restricted fire season at 9am on Tuesday 16 December, until further notice.
Restricted fire season for Canterbury
15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Canterbury will enter a restricted fire season from 11.59pm on Monday, 15 December, until further notice.
Prohibited and restricted fire seasons for Hawke’s Bay
15 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is enforcing prohibited and restricted fire seasons for part of the Hawke's Bay.
South Marlborough moving to restricted fire season
10 December 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Marlborough South area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Thursday 11 December, until further notice.