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Matakana Fire Update #6
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Specialist drone crew will be on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground.
Matakana Fire Update #5
25 December 2023 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy machinery will work through Christmas Day to continue suppressing the fire on Matakana Island.
Matakana Island Fire Update #4
24 December 2023 | Announcements
The scrub fire on Matakana Island is contained. Firefighters remain on site over night and resume tackling it tomorrow.
Matakana Fire Update #3
24 December 2023 | Announcements
More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.
Matakana Forest Fire Update #2
24 December 2023 | Announcements
Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire
Forest fire on Matakana Island
23 December 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ crews are monitoring a forestry fire on Matakana Island overnight. Crews and helicopters will respond to the fire in the morning.
Further fire restrictions for Mid-South Canterbury
21 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
As summer starts to take hold across Mid-South Canterbury, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is declaring further fire season changes across the District.
Southland moves to restricted fire season
20 December 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.