Archive: January, 2024
Extreme fire risk in Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, track closures across regional parks
All TagsThe ridge section of the Grand Loop track in the Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui regional park is temporarily closed to the public due to extreme wildfire risk.
Whitireia Park reopening from Wednesday 17 January
All TagsThe fire which broke out in Whitireia Park on 11 January has now been fully extinguished and the park will reopen to the public from Wednesday 17 January.
Whitireia Park closed to public as fire is brought under control and investigated
All TagsWhitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire under control and investigations begin.