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Rain prompts Gisborne to move back to a restricted fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kōpūtūtea area in Tairawhiti back to a restricted fire season as of 4pm Friday 20 December, until further notice.

Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal zone moves to restricted fire season

The Coastal zone of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season from 8am, 26 March.

Bay of Plenty, Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season

The Bay of Plenty and South Waikato Districts of Tongariro and Taupō move to an open fire season from 9am Wednesday 17 April, until further notice.

Change to fire season in Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua

Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua will move into an open fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 1 April 2020.

Total fire ban in response to escalating risk in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of the Nelson-Tasman area from tomorrow morning (Monday 16 March) due to the escalating fire risk.

Central Otago and Upper Waitaki move into restricted fire season

Vegetation starting to dry out is a key factor in Central Otago and Upper Waitaki fire zones entering a restricted fire season today.

Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 3 - Report #75 (2003)

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Climate and Severe Fire Seasons Part 1 - Report #11 (2001)

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