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All of North Island now in a Prohibited or Restricted fire season
13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The entire North Island & most of the South, is now in either a Prohibited or Restricted fire season.
Restricted fire season for Wellington
13 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
As of 8am Friday 14 February, Wellington (including Kapiti Coast, Porirua, Wellington City and the Hutt Valley) will be in a Restricted fire season.
Prohibited fire season declared in Manawatū
11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Manawatū, Rangitikei and Palmerston North districts, as of 8am Wednesday 12 February 2020.
Prohibited fire season for Tararua and Wairarapa
11 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Tararua and Wairarapa districts are now in a prohibited fire season.
Total Fire Ban declared in Hawke’s Bay
10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Hawke’s Bay. The change in fire season is effective from 12pm Monday 10 February 2020.
It’s Escape Week - are you prepared to escape in a house fire?
10 February 2020 | Announcements
This week (9 - 15 February) marks the start of Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s first ‘Escape Week’.
Fire and Emergency implores the Far North to take fire prohibitions more seriously
10 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Firefighters in the Far North are urging their communities to take the current fire prohibitions more seriously.
Prohibited Fire Season declared in Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu
7 February 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Taranaki, Whanganui and Ruapehu regions are now in a prohibited fire season.