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Restricted fire season for Tairāwhiti District
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Tairāwhiti District will move to a Restricted Fire Season at 8am on Thursday 22 December until further notice.
Baling hay too quickly can lead to fire risk
20 December 2022 | Announcements
People baling hay need to make sure the hay is dry before it's baled, stacked and stored to prevent haystack fires.
Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer
20 December 2022 | Announcements
New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer. Before lighting an outdoor fire, go to www.checkitsalright.nz
Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer
20 December 2022 | Announcements
New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.
Temporary fireworks ban in the Upper Waitaki area over summer
20 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary ban on letting off fireworks in the Upper Waitaki came into effect today as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over summer.
Fireworks ban for Glink’s Gully in Northland
19 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks has been put in place for Glink’s Gully community on the west coast near Te Kopuru in Northland.
Firefighters settle new collective agreement
18 December 2022 | Announcements
Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says professional firefighters’ ratification of a new collective employment agreement is a welcome and significant step forward.
Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer
15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove