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  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

Call emergency services as soon as you are out and safe. Ask for FIRE.

Clearly state your address and let the operator know it anyone is still inside or has not made it to the safe meeting place.

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Fire & Emergency New Zealand

Fire permits suspended for parts of Hawke's Bay

Fire permits suspended for parts of Hawke's Bay

28 November 2025

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has suspended fire permits across parts of Hawke’s Bay.

The permits are suspended from today until 4pm on Wednesday, December 3 in the Ahuriri - Heretaunga, Southern Hawkes Bay Coast, Tukituki East and Porangahau fire permitting zones.

Fire and Emergency Hawke’s Bay Assistant Commander Jason Hill says the suspension is due to the temporary elevated fire danger that these areas have been forecasted to experience over the next six days.

"Active fire permits are not currently valid and permitted fire(s) must not be lit," he says.

"Permit holders will be notified of the suspension and will be notified again when the suspension is lifted, unless the fire permit expires during the suspension.

"If you have lit your fire recently, please make sure it has been fully extinguished and will not reignite in windy conditions."

Always check www.checkitsalright.nz for the fire season status in your area.

For more information, please contact the Fire and Emergency New Zealand media team.

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