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Waiouru Fire update #8
30 October 2026 | Emergency Information
Deteriorating weather conditions have forced Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force and Department of Conservation crews to halt work.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 13 incidents during today’s strike
30 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 30 October.
Waiouru Update #7
30 October 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighters from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Defence Force, and Department of Conservation are continuing to work to extinguish the fire.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds fireworks users to be safe this Guy Fawkes
30 October 2026 | Announcements
Clear space and calm conditions should be the priority for people planning to set off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.
NZPFU should call off strikes while members consider offer
30 October 2026 | Announcements
Public warned to expect service delays during upcoming strike periods.
Waiau Fire update #6
29 October 2026 | Announcements
Conditions on the Waiouru fireground have been challenging today due to strong winds.
Waiouru Fire Update #5
29 October 2026 | Emergency Information
Overnight, the fire remained at approximately 3,700 hectares in size, as confirmed by thermal mapping conducted by drone crews.
Waiouru Fire update #4
28 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighters have held the fire at the Waiouru Military Training Area, stopping it from spreading further.