Wildfires in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
Manawatū-Whanganui is a region of New Zealand — coastal dunes, farmland, plantation forest and the volcanic plateau. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Manawatū-Whanganui, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here concentrate between December and March, driven by strong, persistent wind through the Cook Strait gap. Its capital is Palmerston North. Other main centres include Whanganui and Levin.
Current fires in Manawatū-Whanganui
No significant fires are currently detected in Manawatū-Whanganui.
Main towns
Palmerston North Whanganui Levin
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Manawatū-Whanganui
Wildfires across Manawatū-Whanganui concentrate between December and March, driven by strong, persistent wind through the Cook Strait gap. Higher temperatures, low humidity and wind make fires start and spread faster — check the fire-danger level before lighting any fire or working outdoors.
What the Manawatū-Whanganui fire map shows
Every fire on this page is an automatic heat detection from NASA satellites (VIIRS and MODIS), grouped into fire events and updated continuously; where official national sources publish data, it is shown alongside. Satellite detections are not verified on the ground — never use them for safety decisions, and always follow the emergency services (call 111).
Frequently asked questions
When is the wildfire season in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Which places in Manawatū-Whanganui does the map cover?
Where does the Manawatū-Whanganui wildfire data come from?
Is the Manawatū-Whanganui fire map official?
⚠️ The fires shown are automatic satellite heat detections from NASA FIRMS. They are not verified on the ground and are not 100% accurate — they can include false alarms (industrial heat, burn-offs) or miss small or cloud-covered fires. Do not use this map for safety decisions; always follow Fire and Emergency New Zealand.