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NZ Firefighters Awarded Medals For Service In Australian Bushfires
Friday, 11 November 2022, 2:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters throughout New Zealand have been honoured for their service by the Australian Government with the Australia National Emergency Medal for helping battle massive Australian bushfires. The New Zealand contingent of 208 firefighters who ... More >>
Fire And Emergency And NZPFU Talks Positive - To Continue Tomorrow
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 4:53 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow. "We put a new offer on the table that recognises the proposed financial ... More >>
Busy Guy Fawkes Weekend For Firefighters
Monday, 7 November 2022, 2:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu. They are calling for anyone who has leftover fireworks, and plans to use them, to do so responsibly. Community Education Manager, Adrian Nacey says ... More >>
Pegasus Beach Fire - Final Update
Monday, 7 November 2022, 11:52 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within its containment lines overnight. At 8.30am this morning, the fire at Pegasus Beach was handed back to Te Kōhaka o Tūhaitara Trust. Incident Controller Al Hutt says that fire crews will be on standby in case ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #12
Saturday, 5 November 2022, 5:42 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The Pegasus fire remains contained and under control on Saturday. Incident Controller Al Hutt says there were a few breakouts on Friday night, but these were not significant and Fire and Emergency crews were able to keep them under control. Crews have been ... More >>
Te Mata Peak Fire Started By Fireworks
Saturday, 5 November 2022, 1:29 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms. Ten fire trucks battled the fire in Hawke’s Bay last night and Group Manager Gordy Foster says it's an important reminder for everybody ... More >>
Fire And Emergency Still Committed To Resolution Despite Further Strike Action
Friday, 4 November 2022, 5:58 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says it is surprising that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has given notice of further new strike action in November. The NZPFU have told us today they will hold more full strikes ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #11
Friday, 4 November 2022, 4:39 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains contained within its perimeter. Incident Controller, Graeme Knight says the Tūhaitara Coastal Park is now closed until further notice, including access to the beach. "Public safety remains our number one priority, ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #10
Friday, 4 November 2022, 11:58 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remains within containment lines and there is no change to the perimeter. Incident Controller Graeme Knight says the focus today remains on strengthening containment lines on the western flank of the fire and to continue ... More >>
Pegasus Fire Update #9
Friday, 4 November 2022, 10:03 am | Fire and Emergency NZ
The fire at Pegasus Beach remained within containment lines overnight. Incident Controller Graeme Knight says there were no major flare-ups through the evening. The focus on Friday will be to strengthen containment lines on the western flank ... More >>
Fire Crews Will Continue To Respond During One-hour Career Firefighters’ Strike On Friday
Thursday, 3 November 2022, 8:04 pm | Fire and Emergency NZ
Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November. "We will provide a response to fires in affected areas," says National Commander ... More >>
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 >>
