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Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 9:28 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

During the one-hour strikes, Fire and Emergency will prioritise emergencies and may not attend less serious incidents, such as private fire alarms where there is no sign of fire, small rubbish fires, traffic-management assistance, and animal rescues. More >>

Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Thursday, 30 April 2026, 4:35 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. More >>

Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 4:10 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. More >>

Open Fire Season For Most Of Nelson Marlborough

Friday, 24 April 2026, 8:13 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

District Commander Grant Haywood says the autumn conditions have reduced the fire risk across the district. More >>

Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Friday, 24 April 2026, 7:12 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler reassures the public that all 111 calls will be received and responded to during the strike periods. More >>

Fire Ban Lifted In Three Areas Of Otago

Thursday, 23 April 2026, 9:56 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The conditions can change quickly, so we would still ask that anyone planning to light a fire in the open ensures they do so safely and with consideration for others. More >>

Fire And Emergency Responds To Flooding Across Wellington

Monday, 20 April 2026, 7:31 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency is assisting Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) in its response. More >>

Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 3:16 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

"We remain focused on achieving a fair and sustainable settlement with the NZPFU so we can continue working to keep our communities safe," Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says. More >>

New Fire Station Opens In Marlborough

Friday, 17 April 2026, 2:53 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Flaxbourne’s Rural Controller Duncan Roberts describes the new station as "fantastic" and says it will enable the brigade to operate more efficiently and safely. More >>

Kaiteriteri Gas Leak - Final Update

Friday, 17 April 2026, 11:59 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

"Roads in the area are now reopened and people have been allowed to return to properties that were evacuated earlier today," he says. More >>

Firefighters Respond To Gas Leak In Kaiteriteri

Friday, 17 April 2026, 9:15 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Properties in the immediate area have been evacuated, roads are closed and cordons are in place. More >>

Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place

Thursday, 16 April 2026, 4:27 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

In addition, 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 Ban Lifted In Parts Of Otago

Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 8:08 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The section 52 prohibition of fireworks in Upper Waitaki, Central and Lakes fire zones will also be revoked at 8am on Wednesday 15 April, until further notice. More >>

Manawatu-Whanganui Coastal Zone Moves To Open Fire Season

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 7:18 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

An open fire season means you do not need to apply for a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand to light an outdoor fire. More >>

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2

Sunday, 12 April 2026, 3:07 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency is maintaining full readiness to respond to incidents in all areas already affected by the cyclone and in places where the full force is still to come. More >>

Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #1

Sunday, 12 April 2026, 5:49 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency’s National Coordination Centre is activated, along with its Region Coordination Centres in Auckland and Tauranga. More >>