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Matakana Fire Update #3
24 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 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 Hakihea 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.
Restricted fire season and fireworks ban for the Coromandel this holiday period
20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
A restricted fire season has been declared for the Coromandel from 9am today (20 December), until further notice.
Southland moves to restricted fire season
20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
The Southland District will enter a restricted fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Far North moves into prohibited fire season
20 Hakihea 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Muri Whenua will move into a prohibited fire season from 8am on Wednesday 20 December, until further notice.
Inland Otago fire risk set to spike
18 Hakihea 2023 | Announcements
Hot, windy, dry conditions forecast for much of inland Otago will sharply increase the risk of wildfires starting and spreading this week.