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Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2
15 December 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters are making the most of relatively benign conditions this morning to try and contain the fire burning in the Lismore forest near Parikino.
Parikino fire update #1
15 December 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.
Temporary fireworks bans for the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Clearwater
14 December 2025 | Announcements
Temporary fireworks bans covering the Mackenzie Basin and the area around Lake Clearwater will come into effect tomorrow to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today’s strike
12 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 12 December.
Striking NZPFU members are again rolling the dice with people’s safety
12 December 2025 | Announcements
Every time members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union undertake a one-hour strike they put the people of New Zealand at risk.
Tongariro National Park Fire – Final Update
11 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has handed back to Department of Conservation management the area affected by this week’s fire in the Tongariro National Park.
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.
Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9
10 December 2025 | Emergency Information
Drones with thermal imaging equipment have found little to no fire activity on the Tongariro fireground overnight.