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Fire and Emergency NZ - Latest News [Page 22]
Pegasus Fire Update #8
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 6:30 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire investigators have concluded their investigation into the start of the fire at Pegasus Beach. The investigation has confirmed the fire was started from fireworks being set off in high winds last night at a cark park area on Woodend Beach Road. ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #7
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 2:21 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The 130 evacuated residents of the Woodend Beach Holiday Park will be allowed to return home this evening as of 5pm through a managed re-occupation. Incident Controller Dave Berry says the situation is safe enough for residents to return home but they ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #6
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 12:18 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Ground crews and aerial waterbombing are making good progress in bringing the Pegasus Beach fire under control, Incident Controller Dave Berry says. Four helicopters and two fixed wing aircraft are dropping water on the fire to knock it down, while the ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #5
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 11:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Four helicopters with monsoon buckets are dropping thousands of litres of water on the Pegasus Bay fire this morning, while seven ground crews are working on the flanks. Two fixed wing waterbombing aircraft are on their way to join the air attack. ... More >>
Lake Tekapo Wildfire Prompts Strong Warning About Risk
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 7:05 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
A wildfire at Lake Tekapo this morning has prompted a strong warning for landowners to make sure any old land management fires are completely extinguished. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Steve Ochsner said the fire was reported at 2.45am, ... More >>
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #4
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 5:43 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Pegasus Beach fire is still burning, and is covering an estimated 200 hectares of land. Incident Controller Colin Russell said winds had dropped on the fireground in the last couple of hours, and crews had worked hard on the western flank of the ... More >>
Pegasus Beach Fire Update #3
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 5:41 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire which started at Pegasus Beach last night is still travelling fast in a southerly direction parallel to the beach, driven by the wind. Incident Command Colin Russell says fire crews are continuing to do everything they can to slow its progress, ... More >>
Pegasus Beach Fire Update
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 5:39 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
02 November Assistant Commander Colin Russell: The Woodend Beach Holiday Park is being evacuated as a precaution due to a fire which started at Pegasus Beach, north of Christchurch. The park is currently in the direct path of the fire as it heads ... More >>
Lake Tekapo Fire Final Update
Wednesday, 2 November 2022, 3:31 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have contained the vegetation fire which broke out close to the Lake Tekapo Village and the nearby power station early this morning. Incident Controller Steve Ochsner said that the last crew and digger would be finishing work at the site ... More >>
Let Off Fireworks Safely This Guy Fawkes
Tuesday, 1 November 2022, 9:54 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu. Community Education Manager, Adrian Nacey says people shouldn’t light fireworks if it’s ... More >>
Final Recommendations Create Opportunity For Resolution - Fire And Emergency NZ
Friday, 21 October 2022, 11:34 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement and rebuilding of trust and confidence with career firefighters and their union, Chief Executive Kerry Gregory ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Focused On Reaching Agreement Despite More Strike Action
Thursday, 20 October 2022, 6:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
National Commander Russell Wood says Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union despite the union issuing notices for further strike action. ‘This afternoon the NZPFU has ... More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Otago’s Central Zone
Wednesday, 19 October 2022, 2:59 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022. Otago District Manager Phil Marsh says the area is drying out rapidly and landowners and holidaymakers should be reducing the risks as much as possible. ... More >>
Fire And Emergency NZ Hopeful For Progress With Bargaining
Friday, 14 October 2022, 8:52 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) after receiving recommendations made by mediator/facilitator Graeme Colgan. This is an outcome of the facilitated ... More >>
Mt Creighton Fire - Update 8
Monday, 10 October 2022, 8:12 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Steady rain has been falling on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown since late this afternoon, and firefighting activities have been suspended. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Mark Mawhinney says helicopters were stood down due to high winds ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum Of Fires Past
Monday, 10 October 2022, 9:43 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand launches its latest smoke alarms campaign, Museum of Fires Past. Three artifacts which were burnt in New Zealand house fires will be displayed in bus shelters on Wellington’s Oriental Parade, giving people ... More >>
Mt Creighton Fire Update 5
Monday, 10 October 2022, 9:23 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters are back on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown this morning, tackling hotspots identified by thermal imaging. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Mark Mawhinney says the situation was stable overnight, with calm conditions and ... More >>
Mt Creighton Fire Update #5
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 6:47 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters have made significant progress today towards containing the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton, above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Mark Mawhinney said the fire had burned about 230 ... More >>
Mt Creighton Fire Update 4
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 3:20 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Ground and aerial firefighting is continuing in order to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Mark Mawhinney says fire activity typically increases ... More >>
Mt Creighton Fire Update 3 - 10.45am, Sunday 9 October
Sunday, 9 October 2022, 1:01 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Six helicopters and seven ground crews are working to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Mark Mawhinney said that weather conditions were favourable ... More >>
