Whiritoa Volunteer Fire Brigade

24/04/2026

11/04/2026

Early morning call-out with a tree down completely blocking the road just down from the lookout on the way to Waihi. Tree cleared and road open. A lot of debris on the road and so far no flooding. A lot of rain still to come. Stay safe and if you need help
DIAL 11

10/04/2026

UPCOMING WEATHER EVENT - ARE YOU PREPARED
With the approach of Cyclone Vaianu which is expected to bring severe weather and the potential for life threatening impacts, including severe gales and flooding.
Please review your surroundings and check to make sure items are tied down or put inside so they don't blow around. Clear your drains and gutters
Please stay indoors and do not travel unless it is an emergency and please drive carefully. Be aware of slips or road outages.
IF YOU NEED HELP DIAL 111

18/01/2026

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This map shows the fire season status as of 9am 16/01/2026.
🔴 If your area is in a red zone, there is a total fire ban. No fires are permitted.
🟡 If your area is in a yellow zone, you may need to apply for a permit. Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check and apply.
🟢 If your area is in a green zone, you do not need a permit but go to www.checkitsalright.nz for safety tips before lighting.

Remember, the fire season status can change at any time.

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz for the latest information.

23/12/2025

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18/12/2025

We are now in a restricted fire season. For information, rules and advice go to www.checkitsalright.nz

12/12/2025

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This week we have seen again how quickly fires can spread in hot and windy conditions.

Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to find out your local fire season and whether it’s safe to light a fire. If it’s hot and windy, postpone your burns and take extreme care with spark generating activities.

This map shows the fire season status as of 9am 12/12/2025.

🔴 If your area is in a red zone, there is a total fire ban. No fires are permitted.
🟡 If your area is in a yellow zone, you may need to apply for a permit. Go to www.checkitsalright.nz to check and apply.
🟢 If your area is in a green zone, you do not need a permit but go to www.checkitsalright.nz for safety tips before lighting.
Remember, the fire season status can change at any time.
Go to www.checkitsalright.nz for the latest information.

13/09/2025

The wind is certainly causing issues on our roads. Call-outs for trees down at 12.52am then at 6.12am then at 7.44am. Please drive carefully and slowly if you have to travel to Whangamata and or Waihi, there is a lot of debris on the road. Keeping our community safe

10/09/2025

Two call outs this morning just after 6am. Trees down blocking the road. 1st call out was just over the hill heading to Whangamata with a a tree blocking one lane. Took about 20mins to clear and road reopened to two lanes
2nd Call out was just accross the road from the fire station, with tree down across Whiritoa Beach Road taking out power lines. Power Co were on scene and made it safe for us to proceed with cutting up the tree to clear the road. An arborist has been called to sort out the rest
Keeping the Whiritoa Community safe