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Outdoor fires discouraged as Northland braces for strong winds and dry weather this week
2 March 2022 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency asks Northlanders to stay extra vigilant and refrain from lighting outdoor fires this week, as strong east to northeast winds and dry weather
Open fire season for Hawke's Bay
28 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Mahia Peninsula, Wairoa Coastal Strip, Tararua, Central Hawke’s Bay and Rural Hastings will join the rest of the Hawke’s Bay District in an open fire season.
Open fire season for Manawatū-Whanganui District
23 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Manawatū-Whanganui District will move back to an open fire season at 8am on Wednesday 23 February.
Marlborough fire season change
22 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates
All of the Marlborough District will move back to a restricted fire season at 8am Wednesday 23 February.
Cromwell structure fire update
16 February 2022 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are actively fighting a large commercial building fire in McNulty Road in Cromwell, Central Otago.
Change of fire season for Wellington District
16 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates
All of Wellington will move back into an open fire season as of 8 am Wednesday 16 February 2022.
Aranga vegetation fire update
15 February 2022 | Emergency Information
Seven houses near Aranga in the Kaipara District of Northland have been evacuated with the help of Civil Defence as a safety precaution due to a scrub fire.
Bay of Plenty moves back to a restricted fire season
15 February 2022 | Fire Season Updates
Bay of Plenty will move back to a restricted fire season from 8am today (15 February 2022).