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Pukaki Downs fire update #12

Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this afternoon.

Forestry

Suspicious fire at Taylors Mistake

A fire at Taylor's Mistake on the edge of the Port Hills overnight is being treated as suspicious.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

This page will be updated with information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle as the situation develops.

New World Victoria Park fire update #3

The fire at New World Victoria Park is not yet under control, with firefighters facing challenges in reaching the fire.

Tiwai Peninsula vegetation fire update #3

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have made good progress in clearing hotspots out of the burnt scrub and wetland on Tiwai Peninsula today.

Bridge Hill fire update #10

Firefighters are looking to make the most of favourable weather conditions this morning to contain the fire at Bridge Hill.

Bridge Hill fire update #4

Fire and Emergency is encouraging residents of Castle Hill Village to self-evacuate this evening.