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FENZ crews secure perimeter around vast Lake Wakatipu fire
Two days of aerial operations and firefighting in steep, difficult terrain were assisted by rain on Wednesday night.
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FENZ crews secure perimeter around vast Lake Whakatipu fire
Two days of aerial operations and firefighting in steep, difficult terrain were assisted by rain on Wednesday night.
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FENZ restructure: Unions launch legal challenge
The professional fire-fighters' union and the PSA recently asked for the restructure to be dumped, but FENZ instead moved to restart consultations.
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FENZ responding to vegetation fire on Walter Peak, smoke visible from Queenstown
FENZ says helicopters equipped with monsoon buckets are working to bring the fire under control.
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Have a grab bag, escape plan ahead of increased summer wildfire risk - FENZ
El Niño is expected to cause spikes in heat, combined with dryness and wind, will see increased wildfire risk.