We’ve had nothing but rain all day. I drove over Tutaekuri and Ngaruroro rivers around midday & they were definitely above usual levels. Our serious rain comes off the ranges & down into our flood plains so I guess it’s a wait & see #HawkesBay

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Emergency Alert for Hawke's Bay region

FIRE & EMERGENCY ALERT: There is a large fire in the area of Waitara/Pohokura Rds, Te Haroto. For all campres and DOC workers in the Boundary Stream Camp & Bell Rock Rd, Scenic areas EVACUATE the immediate area

Hawke's Bay - Fire and Emergency's
11 January 2026 fb post https://www.facebook.com/hawkesbayfireandemergency/posts/pfbid0ffLyQbhvd9kvEXAXntQC3FQt4BA3Tqoxkmtu5dbvyMjFyRtJJdQ16hxac9oUhcHil

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Waitara Road #fire update 21:15

Emergency Mobile Alert

"FIRE & EMERGENCY ALERT: There is a large fire in the area of Waitara/Pohokura Rds, Te Haroto. For all campers and DOC workers in the Boundary Stream Camp & Bell Rock Rd Scenic Reserve areas EVACUATE the immediate area. www.fireandemergency.nz"

Waitara Road Fire update 19:30
If you are on the Bell Rock Loop Track, please evacuate out of the area.
We have helo operating in the area and multiple fire appliances on scene.
Our people are currently responding to a fire in a forestry block near Waitara Road, Te Haroto. Pohokura Road is closed from Tutira end. Please remain out of the area.

8 January 2026 Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care
https://www.fireandemergency.nz/incidents-and-news/news-and-media/extreme-fire-conditions-across-hawkes-bay-take-extra-care/

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Hawke's Bay - Fire and Emergency

Waitara Road fire update 21:15 ❗️Emergency Mobile Alert ❗️ "FIRE & EMERGENCY ALERT: There is a large fire in the area of Waitara/Pohokura Rds, Te Haroto. For all campers and DOC workers in the...

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