Firefighters and Auckland Council issue warnings ahead of Guy Fawkes

Sunday 2 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 2 Nov 2025, 10:56am

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Fire and Emergency NZ is urging caution as fireworks go on sale, noting that 166 fireworks-related incidents occurred last year. Meanwhile, Auckland Council will close public access to 14 maunga from 6.30pm to 7am during the Guy Fawkes period to protect volcanic cones from potential fires.

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1. 1NewsSun 2 Nov 2025, 6:00am

   Firefighters urge caution as fireworks hit the shelves for Guy Fawkes (opens in new tab)

2. RNZSun 2 Nov 2025, 6:51am

   Auckland Council to close access to 14 maunga during Guy Fawkes (opens in new tab)

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