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Fire And Emergency Warns 10-Hour Firefighter Strikes Will Put Communities At Extreme Risk
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 4:42 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The decision represents a significant escalation from the current twice-weekly, one-hour stoppages and will mean substantially reduced emergency response capability for extended periods. More >>
Sydenham Building Fire Update #3
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 3:41 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters have contained the blaze, and are now working to fully extinguish any remaining fire. More >>
Sydenham Building Fire Update #2
Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 1:22 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters have contained the blaze to the single-storey 60m by 60m building, and do not expect it to spread further. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #8
Friday, 30 October 2026, 6:12 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Incident Controller Ben Cozens said rain has started falling and wind speed has picked up around the fireground this afternoon, so crews have withdrawn as planned for their safety. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Reminds Fireworks Users To Be Safe This Guy Fawkes
Friday, 30 October 2026, 9:51 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Acting National Manager Community Readiness and Recovery Tom Ronaldson reminds Kiwis to check the conditions before setting off fireworks and not to set off fireworks when it’s windy. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Strikes While Members Consider Offer
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 4:19 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The next strike is due to occur on Friday 30 October between midday and 1pm with further strikes scheduled for midday on Friday 6 November and Saturday 7 November. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #5
Thursday, 29 October 2026, 10:40 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Overnight, the fire remained at approximately 3,700 hectares in size, as confirmed by drone crews conducting thermal mapping. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #4
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 7:16 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Drone teams will be working overnight again to survey and map hot spots that will be targeted by firefighters tomorrow. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #3
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 9:37 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Nigel Dravitzki says drone teams operated overnight to map hot spots. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #2
Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 7:32 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency’s Incident Controller, District Commander Nigel Dravitzki, says that fire activity has died down today but some flare-ups are expected overnight. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Strikes While Members Consider Offer
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 4:25 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The next strike is due to occur on Wednesday 28 October between 4.30pm and 5.30pm with further strikes scheduled on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 November. More >>
Waiouru Fire Update #1
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 2:10 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency has established an Incident Management Team including NZDF personnel and is bringing additional resources to support the operation. More >>
Eastern Bay Of Plenty Kicks Off Restricted Fire Season
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 8:40 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency Bay of Plenty Community Risk Manager Luke Burgess says outdoor fires will be restricted in Whakatane, Waihau Bay, Opotiki, Coastal Strip, Urewera, Galatea, Plateau North, and Plateau Central. More >>
Otago Fires Show Why Preparing Now Matters This El Niño Season
Tuesday, 27 October 2026, 8:05 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Most wildfires in New Zealand are caused by people and their activities. Anyone thinking about lighting a fire outdoors should check the weather forecast carefully. More >>
Rain Assisting Centre Hill Fire Suppression
Monday, 26 October 2026, 3:39 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Hamish Angus says that it is currently raining steadily in the area, with very strong winds. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Resigns
Friday, 23 October 2026, 5:49 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Board wishes to acknowledge and thank Mr Gregory for his 36 years of dedicated service, including a very lengthy period as an operational firefighter, and wishes him well for the future. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Strikes While Members Consider Offer
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 4:11 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The next strike is due to occur tomorrow Friday 23 October between midday and 1pm, with further strikes scheduled. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Strikes While Members Consider Offer
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 4:20 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The next strike is due to occur tomorrow (Wednesday 21 October) between 4.30pm and 5.30pm with further strikes scheduled on subsequent Wednesdays and Fridays. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Strikes While Members Consider Offer
Friday, 16 October 2026, 9:25 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is again calling on the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its twice-weekly strikes while its members are considering a settlement offer. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 17 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 9 October 2026, 2:51 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Of the 17 incidents, nine were in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
