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Hauraki Gulf islands move to restricted fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a restricted fire season for the populated islands in the Hauraki Gulf, from 8am on Friday 17 March 2023.

Tairāwhiti’s Kōpūtūtea zone moves into open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand moved the Kōpūtūtea zone of the Tairāwhiti District back into an open fire season at 8am this morning (Tuesday 27 January 2026).

All of Hawke’s Bay now in open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will revoke the restricted fire season in all of Hawke’s Bay at 12pm (midday) on Monday 28 April, until further notice.

Parts of Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season

The Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in Nelson Tasman move to a prohibited fire season from 6am on Saturday 17 February, until further notice.

Increased fire risk brings fire season changes across Otago

A sharp increase in fire risk has brought about a number of fire season changes across the Otago District as of 8am on Monday 18 December, until further notice.

Strath Taieri Zone moves to prohibited fire season

The Strath Taieri Zone is moving to a prohibited fire season from 8am on Saturday 10 February, until further notice.

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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.