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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
Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update
30 January 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been working hard to contain a large vegetation fire in mixed scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula in Invercargill.
Vegetation fire along Bay of Plenty train track now contained
30 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Vegetation fire along train track in Western Bay of Plenty is now contained.
Celebrate without fireworks this Lunar New Year
29 January 2025 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to be vigilant during their Lunar New Year celebrations.
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.
Mangawhai Tornado Update #2
26 January 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters are continuing to check homes and properties in the area where a tornado affected an area of Mangawhai this morning.
Fire crews respond to multiple calls after Mangawhai tornado
26 January 2025 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are responding to multiple calls following a tornado reported in Mangawhai around 3am.
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.