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Te Tai Tokerau Northland remains in a restricted fire season over a dry Easter Weekend

A restricted fire season continues in Te Tai Tokerau Northland over the Easter weekend and beyond while the fire risk remains high in the region.

Incidents and news

Access our incident report data from the last seven days and all announcements from Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 4 - report #76 (2004)

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Prohibited Fire Season for Mid-South Canterbury Hill Country from Friday

Mid-South Canterbury’s hill and high country will move to a prohibited fire season on Friday 12 January at 8am, until further notice.

Lower fire risk across Mid-South Canterbury prompts fire season changes

All fire zones in Mid-South Canterbury which are currently in a restricted fire season will move to an open fire season, and all those in a prohibited fire season will move to a restricted fire season from 5am Tuesday 16 April, until further notice.

Winter cold brings open fire season to all Hawke’s Bay - people urged to be fire safe at home

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for Tararua East and Hawke’s Bay Coast as of 12pm Tuesday 14 May, until further notice.

Fire restrictions eased in parts of Mid-South Canterbury

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has revoked the restrictions on lighting outdoor fires in the lower-lying areas of Mid-South Canterbury from 8am on Friday 31 January.

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