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Outdoor fire restrictions loosen in Waikato
3 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the fire season from prohibited to restricted in Waikato and Coromandel from 8am on Monday 7 April.
Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui District
2 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates
The Manawatū-Whanganui District will move back to an open fire season at 8am on Thursday, 3 April.
Outdoor fire restrictions lifted in Taranaki
2 April 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has eased the restrictions on open air fires in Taranaki from 8am on Wednesday 2 April, until further notice.
Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train
1 April 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa.
Fire and fireworks restrictions lifted in parts of Otago
31 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in some parts of Otago from 8am on Monday 31 March, until further notice.
Fire restrictions lifted in wider Wellington area
31 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Wellington, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast into an open fire season from 8am on Monday 31 March.
New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care
28 March 2025 | Announcements
A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki.
Hawke’s Bay fireworks ban extended until end of April
28 March 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025.