- Hawke’s Bay firefighters had a quiet Guy Fawkes, with four fireworks-related call-outs on Tuesday and one on Monday.
- Te Mata Peak Trust Board closed the top section of Te Mata Peak Rd to mitigate fire risk.
- Trust manager Sarah Austin-Smith cited safety for park users and native fauna and flora for the closure.
Hawke’s Bay firefighters had a fairly quiet Guy Fawkes, with just four fireworks-related call-outs across the region on Tuesday night and one on Monday.
The call-outs related to vegetation fires that were sparked by fireworks. No house fires or injuries caused by fireworks were reported.
Police said that there were a few jobs relating to fireworks on Tuesday night, but nothing of note leading to any arrests or further action.
It was all quiet on Te Mata Peak as well thanks to the Te Mata Peak Trust Board closing the top section of Te Mata Peak Road over the Guy Fawkes period to mitigate fire risk to the park.