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Waiouru Fire Update #10
1 Whiringa-ā-rangi 2026 | Announcements
Crews at the fire in the Waiouru Military Training area have used the improved weather conditions today to extend and strengthen containment lines.
Waiouru Fire update 9
31 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 | Announcements
Improving weather has allowed firefighters to continue working on the containment and extinguishment of the fire in the Waiouru Military Training Area.
Waiouru Fire update #8
30 Whiringa-ā-nuku 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 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 13 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 30 October.
Waiouru Update #7
30 Whiringa-ā-nuku 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 Whiringa-ā-nuku 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 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 | Announcements
Public warned to expect service delays during upcoming strike periods.
Waiau Fire update #6
29 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026 | Announcements
Conditions on the Waiouru fireground have been challenging today due to strong winds.