Rangiputa Rural Fire

04/04/2026

The tsunami siren test is now complete - thanks everyone and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Remember if you have feedback, the survey form is at this link:
🔗 https://fs17.formsite.com/hdvxfs/Sirenfeedback/index
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Mōrena Northland, a reminder that the Northland tsunami siren network will be tested at 10am today (Sunday 5 April), coinciding as usual with the end of daylight saving.

The sirens will sound once for around 2 minutes, and their performance will be closely monitored for any faults.

As part of the test, we’re gathering feedback to help us monitor and improve the system – and if you’re near the Northland coast during the test, we’d love to hear from you via the link below.
👉 Could you hear your nearest siren? Was the voice message clear? Are you in a tsunami evacuation zone?
Please let us know by filling out this short survey:
🔗 https://fs17.formsite.com/hdvxfs/Sirenfeedback/index

For those of us who live, work, study, or spend time on Northland’s beautiful coast, remember this is only a test. But it’s also a great opportunity to check your tsunami preparedness:

✅ Know your zone – check if your location is in a tsunami evacuation zone and plan your quickest route to safety using our updated maps:
🔗 https://www.nrc.govt.nz/evacuationzones

✅ Remember there are multiple alerting methods – along with sirens, we use tools like Emergency Mobile Alerts (EMA). These alerts provide more detail and don’t require any downloads. Just make sure your phone is capable and updated.
🔗 https://getready.govt.nz/prepared/ema

✅ Seek further information – if you hear a tsunami siren, or get an alert, check trusted sources for updates.
Our page is a great place to start, but you can also check media websites, or visit:
🔗 www.civildefence.govt.nz
🔗 www.nrc.govt.nz/civildefence

✅ Know the natural warning signs of a tsunami:
• Unusual sea behaviour – sudden rise or fall in sea level, or strange noises
• A strong earthquake that’s hard to stand in, or one that lasts longer than a minute
If you experience any of these, move immediately inland or to higher ground. Don’t wait for an official warning.

09/01/2026

Please be extra cautious this weekend, it is hot, warm and dry meaning fire risk is increasing.

Keep cool and hydrated whanau 💦🌊

24/12/2025

Total Fire Ban in place

26/11/2025

We recently installed two public rescue equipment devices at Rangiputa Beach with the help of Surf Life Saving (via Pat Millar). Soon after installation one of them has been taken/stolen, so it's not there for rescues, if needed. If you have seen your kids or family/friends come home with one of these please ask them to drop it in at the motel at Rangiputa. No questions asked... We would just be grateful to have this vital equipment back for use in the community. They cost money to replace & we are all just volunteers working hard for your communities. We have replaced the missing one but still need it back, as a spare, please. Thank you.

30/07/2025

Local Civil Defence teams on the Karikari Peninsula are on standby to open the community halls (Karikari and Rangiputa) and Marae, if needed, later this evening.

09/07/2025

Update: 0940 Clear now, but may build up again with further heavy rain..

Flooding on Rangiputa Rd at the moment. Please take care if you're driving 🌨

06/05/2025

08/03/2025

If you follow this page you already know how much harm and hurt that fires have caused to whānau and whenua this summer.
• Almost all wildfires are caused by human activity, so outdoor fires are banned across most of our district and restricted everywhere else.
• Two of the fires this week were caused by grinders so we're asking everyone to stop using machinery that creates sparks while conditions are so dry. This includes grinders, welders and even lawnmowers - if the blade hits a stone, it can cause a spark.
• Go to https://www.checkitsalright.nz for advice on how to protect your property from wildfires.
Far North District Council Civil Defence Northland Ahipara Volunteer Fire Brigade Broadwood Rural Voluntary Fire Brigade Cavalli Fire Brigade Dargaville Volunteer Fire Brigade Hikurangi Volunteer Fire Brigade Houhora Volunteer Fire Station Kaitaia Volunteer Fire Brigade Kamo Volunteer Fire Brigade Karikari Rural Fire Force Mangawhai Volunteer Fire Brigade Maungaturoto Volunteer Fire Brigade Ngunguru Volunteer Fire Brigade Okaihau Volunteer Fire Brigade Paparoa Volunteer Fire Brigade Portland Volunteer Fire Brigade Rangiputa Rural Fire Rawene Volunteer Fire Brigade Ruakākā Volunteer Fire Brigade Ruawai Volunteer Fire Brigade Russell Volunteer Fire Brigade Taupo Bay / Hihi Volunteer Fire Brigade Te Kopuru Fire Brigade Tinopai Volunteer Fire Brigade Waipu Volunteer Fire Brigade Whananaki Volunteer Fire Brigade Whangarei Heads Volunteer Fire Brigade Whangarei Kaipara Operational Support Whangarei District Council

31/12/2024

Great work by quick-thinking Rangiputa locals extinguishing a fire this morning 🙏. Call 111 if you see smoke, fire or suspicious activity. Conditions are dangerous with very high winds and dry vegetation.

26/12/2024

A reminder from Chief Fire Officer, Karikari Rural Fire. It is very dry out here, despite the rain.

08/12/2024

08/12/2024

An important message for Northland from our Te Tai Tokerau District Manager ❗️

Please, avoid lighting any fires 🔥.

High fire risk in Northland: 'Avoid lighting fires' as winds worsen dry conditions.