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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.

More hot dry weather for Hawke’s Bay – more fire restrictions imposed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has now placed around three-quarters of Hawke’s Bay into either a restricted or prohibited fire season, until further notice.

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.

Fire and Emergency NZ declares a prohibited fire season for Hauraki Gulf Islands

The Hauraki Gulf Islands enter a prohibited fire season from 1 December, until further notice.

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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