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Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes

Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.

Fireworks banned in Mackenzie Basin and Ashburton Lakes this summer

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has imposed a temporary ban on all fireworks activity in the Mackenzie Basin and the Ashburton Lakes from Sunday 15 December to the end of March 2025.

Fireworks and sky lanterns banned in Wellington District

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is banning the use of fireworks and sky lanterns for the Wellington District, including the Wairarapa, until further notice.

Fireworks banned on Port Hills, Banks Peninsula and Kaitorete Spit this summer

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has imposed a temporary ban on all fireworks and sky lantern activity on the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula, and Kaitorete Spit from 12pm, Friday 20 December to 8am, 6 January 2025.

Burning advice for high country farmers

High country and hill farmers in Canterbury who have consents from ECan allowing them to burn during September are being asked to contact Fire and Emergency NZ first to ensure fires are managed safely during Level 3 lockdown.

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