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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.
Parikino fire update #4
15 December 2025 | Emergency Information
A crew will monitor a vegetation fire burning in Lismore Forest near Parikino overnight.
Waiinu Beach Fire Update #1
15 December 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is fighting a large vegetation fire at Waiinu Beach in South Taranaki.
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.
Parikino fire update #3
15 December 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews remain at a fire in the Lismore Forest near Parikino this afternoon.
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.
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.