Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Canterbury fires update #3

Please see below updates on the fires in Canterbury this afternoon.

Fire and Emergency launches early National Wildfire Readiness and Prevention campaign

Fire and Emergency is urging people to start preparing for the risk of wildfire early as hotter drier weather is forecast this summer.

When Wildfire Threatens

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.

Kiwi firefighters return home from United States

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today welcomed back its continent of firefighters from the United States.

Investigation into Pigeon Valley Fire classifies it as accidental

An investigation into one of New Zealand’s largest plantation forest fires has classified the fire as accidental.

Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark.

New Zealand Wildfire Summary

The New Zealand Wildfire Summary report looks at wildfire incidents in New Zealand over an annual period to provide learnings for future wildfire seasons and to help target local risk reduction initiatives.