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Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area
5 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice.
Hot, dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Southland
4 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland District into a restricted fire season from 8am, Tuesday 4 February until further notice.
Fire restrictions eased for Wairarapa’s southern coast
3 February 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in Wairarapa’s southern coastal area until further notice.
Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury
31 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31 Jan
Restricted fire season begins for Porirua and Kāpiti Coast
28 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Porirua and Kāpiti Coast areas from 8am today, until further notice.
Outdoor fires banned in parts of Otago from Monday
25 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season for the Lakes and Glendhu Bluffs areas in Otago takes effect from 8am on Monday 27 January.
Outdoor fires restricted in parts of West Coast from today
24 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the Grey and Buller Inland areas from 8am today, until further notice.
Restricted fire season for Taranaki District
23 January 2025 | Fire Season Updates
All of the Taranaki District has moved to a restricted fire season as of 9am Thursday 23 January, until further notice.