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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.

Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report

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Volunteerism Strategy Six-month Progress Report for the period June-November 2020

Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

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

Restricted Fire Season for the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty will move to a restricted fire season from 6am on Thursday 15 February, until further notice.

Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island

A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk caused by the next wave of the severe gales forecast to hit the South Island.

Older people are more likely to die in a house fire this winter – check they are fire safe today

More than half of the fatalities in house fires in the last five years were people over 60, Fire and Emergency New Zealand says.

Auckland Local Advisory Committee members appointed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has confirmed the 12 people who will form the Auckland Local Advisory Committee (LAC).