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Fire And Emergency New Zealand Congratulates Kiwis On Quiet Guy Fawkes Night
Friday, 6 November 2026, 12:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"Last year we saw 30 fireworks-related incidents on Guy Fawkes night, so to see that number down to 18 is pleasing," says Tom Ronaldson, Acting National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery. More >>
Seven Possible Fireworks Fires Since Going On Sale - Fire And Emergency Urges Caution This Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 12:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"On Tuesday, there were three vegetation fires in Rangitaiki, Ferrymead and Seddon, and a car fire in Rangiora, all likely caused by fireworks," says Tom Ronaldson, Acting National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery. More >>
Building Fire In Sydenham, Christchurch
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 12:26 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
If you are in the area, please close doors and windows. More >>
Six Possible Fireworks Fires Since Going On Sale - Fire And Emergency Urges Caution This Guy Fawkes
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 12:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"We haven’t seen as many fireworks-related fires as in previous years, but all of these fires are preventable. So it’s so important people who choose to light fireworks take responsibility and do it safely," says Tom Ronaldson. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #10
Sunday, 1 November 2026, 7:08 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Our combined teams will continue working tirelessly in the days ahead to safely return the military training area to standard operations as quickly as possible. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #9
Saturday, 31 October 2026, 5:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
NZDF are also supplying other vehicles where needed to move personnel around the fire ground. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #7
Friday, 30 October 2026, 1:25 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
"Drone crews confirmed overnight that the fire has still not increased in size since Wednesday, with the burnt area covering 3623 hectares," said Ben Cozens. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #6
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 7:11 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Due to the complex terrain and fuel types, this fire will likely take several more days to bring completely under control. More >>
Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful When Strike Action Takes Place
Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 4:49 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
During the one-hour strikes, Fire and Emergency will prioritise emergencies and may not attend less serious incidents. More >>
Walter Peak Fire Update #9
Thursday, 8 October 2026, 7:50 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
This week’s fire has burned an estimated 1350 hectares of land, mostly on Walter Peak Station, Cecil Peak Station and adjoining Conservation Estate. More >>
Walter Peak Fire Update #6
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 7:06 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is working closely with the landowners, the Department of Conservation and iwi to understand the areas and values most at risk. More >>
Walter Peak Fire Update #3
Tuesday, 6 October 2026, 7:46 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Both ground and air operations will resume in the morning, with up to 15 firefighters. More >>
Fire And Emergency Welcomes NZPFU Decision To Put Settlement Proposal To Members
Friday, 2 October 2026, 12:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Deputy Chief Executive People Janine Hearn says the decision to put the proposal to members is welcome, but the NZPFU’s delay in doing so has cost the average senior firefighter approximately $2,600 since the original offer was first tabled. More >>
Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful When Strike Action Takes Place
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 4:07 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency has established a process with Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance for responding to medical events in impacted areas. More >>
Fire And Emergency Welcomes Home First Deployment From North American Wildfires
Saturday, 29 August 2026, 12:23 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The experience of working on large-scale, complex wildfires will enhance New Zealand’s own readiness for the coming fire season, which is predicted to be longer, drier, hotter and windier than in recent years due to El Niño. More >>
Botany Downs Fire - Final Update
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 2:16 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
An investigation is underway into the origin and cause of this morning’s building fire at Botany Downs. The fire was extinguished shortly before midday. Three crews of firefighters are monitoring the site, and the rest have left the scene. Fire and ... More >>
Firefighters Working To Extinguish Fire At Botany Downs
Sunday, 16 August 2026, 12:54 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire in an air-conditioning unit on the roof of a three-story building attached to the shopping mall at Botany Downs. The fire was reported at 9.28am. Smoke was reported in the movie theatre in the building. ... More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful When Strike Action Takes Place
Tuesday, 4 August 2026, 4:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Our advice remains the same. If there is a fire, get out early, stay out, then call 111. More >>
Hazardous Substances Incident In Tuakau
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 7:46 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Residents have been evacuated from houses in the vicinity of Kowhai St and Matipo Drive. More >>
Update On Hazardous Substances Incident In Tuakau
Wednesday, 22 July 2026, 7:06 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Residents who were evacuated earlier this evening are able to return home. More >>
