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Taranaki Local Advisory Committee members appointed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the eight New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Taranaki.

Nelson-Tasman Local Advisory Committee members appointed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the seven New Zealanders who will form the next Local Advisory Committee (LAC) in Nelson-Tasman.

Restricted fire season for Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones

The Mid-South Canterbury plains and coastal zones will move to a restricted fire season at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 31 January, until further notice.

Restricted fire season for Central Otago and Upper Waitaki

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will enter a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 14 September until further notice.

Rural Hawkes Bay moves to restricted fire season from Monday

Rural Hawkes Bay will move to a restricted fire season on Monday 12 October.

Fire and Emergency continues to be here for our communities

With today’s announcement that we will remain in Alert Level 4 until 11.59pm Monday 27 April, New Zealanders can rest assured that Fire and Emergency will continue to be here for our communities.

Waipoua River fire update #2

Eight helicopters, five heavy machinery and around 50 firefighters are back fighting the Waipoua River fire today.

Woodville Volunteer Fire Brigade