Wildfires in Waikato, New Zealand
Waikato is a region of New Zealand — rolling pasture, gorse and scrub, exotic plantation forest and pockets of native bush. This live map tracks every wildfire and satellite hotspot detected across Waikato, updated continuously from NASA satellite data and official national fire sources. Wildfires here run from December to March, when gorse and cured pasture carry fire quickly on dry, windy days. Its capital is Hamilton. Other main centres include Taupō and Cambridge.
Current fires in Waikato
No significant fires are currently detected in Waikato.
Main towns
Hamilton Taupō Cambridge
Neighbouring regions
Wildfire season in Waikato
Wildfires across Waikato run from December to March, when gorse and cured pasture carry fire quickly on dry, windy days. 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 Waikato 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 Waikato?
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Is the Waikato 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.