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Fire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' danger © RNZ / Liz Garton A total fire ban has been called for Central Otago, and Northlanders are being warned of near-extreme fire danger levels. © Provided by Radio New Zealand No caption Dry summer conditions mean fire restrictions or bans are in place for Northland, Auckland and the central North Island. Photo: RNZ / Liz Garton Outside of the Central Otago fire ban area, fires are still restricted in the rest of the region, meaning permits are needed to light fires outdoors. Principal Rural Fire Officer Mark Mawhinney said the...

Press Release – Fire and Emergency NZ As of 8am Friday 18 December , Auckland mainland is in a Restricted Fire Season. All the Hauraki Gulf Islands are in a Prohibited Fire Season – meaning no outdoor fires are allowed on the Islands. This Total Fire Ban has been in place since Monday 14 December. Principal Rural Fire Officer Thomas Harre says a Restricted Fire Season means fires are by permit only. People will need to apply for a permit before being able to light an outdoor fire on the Auckland mainland. Anyone with a permit will need to follow the conditions prior to lighting their fire...