Fireworks caused few problems in the Far North this weekend - helped by damp weather.
Quiet Guy Fawkes night in Northland
Poor weather during the weekend contributed to an unusually quiet Guy Fawkes night for Far North firefighters. Muriwhenua area fire commander Wipari Henwood said there were plenty of calls but whenever firefighters responded they found bonfires which were well under control, which was pleasing.
Concern remained, however, because people may have held on to their fireworks to set them off at a later date, possibly when the fire risk was higher.
The late equinox winds buffeting the district mean vegetation would dry out quickly, negating the effect of recent rain. "We ask people to be vigilant, not light bonfires when there are strong winds and be responsible about lighting fireworks," Mr Henwood said.
Some public fireworks displays went ahead as planned; others, including at Springbank School near Kerikeri, were postponed. The Springbank event will now be on November 25.
