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7 August 2026
Firefighters plan for El Niño impact on wildfires this summer
People in Canterbury, Marlborough, Central Otago, Wairarapa, Hawke's Bay and Tai Rāwhiti are being warned to prepare for increased wildfire risk in the months ahead.
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