Northland news in brief: Brave Caitlin Smith playing; and open fire season in Kaipara
28 Apr, 2021 05:00 PM
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Brave Caitlin Smith and her Imaginary Band are playing in Whangārei tomorrow night.
Northern Advocate
Caitlin Smith and band at Riverbank
Brave Caitlin Smith s Imaginary Band are playing in Whangārei tomorrow to promote Smith s latest album You Have Reached Your Destination . Caitlin Smith (piano and vocals), Lance McNicoll (guitar) and Steve Cournane (percussion and cymbals) are a dream team performing jazz and folk music. Smith is a mesmerising performer, song-poet and story singer. Legally blind since birth, she is a tireless advocate for accessibility issues and the healing and transformative power of creativity. The show will be at The Riverbank Centre, Reyburn House Ln, from 7.30pm tomorrow. Tickets are at www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz or from Craniums, Reyburn House Lane.
Change in fire season for the Kaipara District
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Kaipara District from a prohibited fire season to a restricted fire season at 8am Friday 5 March.
This means the whole of Northland will be in a restricted fire season except for Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour which will remain in a prohibited season.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says while the fire risks in the district have reduced, Fire and Emergency still wants Kaipara people to be careful when considering lighting an open-air fire.
âPeople will need a permit to light an open fire in a restricted season,â he says.
Source:Â Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Far North and WhangÄrei districts have moved to a restricted fire season today (19 Feb 2021).
Kaipara district and Limestone Island in WhangÄrei Harbour remain in a prohibited fire season. No fires in the open air are allowed in these areas.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says the current weather conditions and recent rainfall in the Far North and WhangÄrei have reduced the fire danger, allowing the change to a restricted fire season. However, there is still a real risk of fire, and people must remain vigilant.
âIn a restricted fire season you will need to apply for a permit for any outdoor fires and follow the conditions listed on your fire permit,â he says.
Total fire ban in Whangārei and Kaipara due to extreme fire risk
23 Dec, 2020 01:30 AM
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Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor (left) says a total fire ban in Whangārei and Kaipara is needed as the region dries out.
Northern Advocate
A total fire ban is in place in Whangārei and Kaipara from Christmas Eve as the fire risk is deemed extreme.
Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor said this means that from 8am Christmas Eve no open air fires are permitted across the Whangārei and Kaipara districts and all fire permits have been suspended.
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