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Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Prepares For Significant Weather Event
Friday, 10 April 2026, 3:57 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Megan Stiffler says Fire and Emergency’s advice is to always call 111 when life or safety is at risk. More >>
Fire And Emergency Reminds Public To Be Extra Careful While Strike Action Takes Place
Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:21 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The NZPFU has indicated its intention to continue twice-weekly strikes. More >>
Muriwhenua Zone In Northland District To Move To Restricted Fire Season
Wednesday, 8 April 2026, 8:23 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The change applies to Ahipara, Awanui, the Karikari Peninsula, and the Aupouri Peninsula up to Cape Reinga. More >>
Fire And Emergency Highlights Change Of Strike Timing And Warns Public To Be Vigilant
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 4:51 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Future strikes are scheduled for midday to 1pm this Friday, 10 April and 7.30am to 8.30am next Monday, 13 April. More >>
Marlborough South Moving Back To Restricted Fire Season
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 2:49 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
This means the area will return to a restricted fire season, until further notice. This includes all Department of Conservation land within the zone. More >>
Coromandel And North Waikato Move To Open Fire Season
Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 9:31 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Acting District Manager Mark Tinworth says recent rainfall across the region was key to the area’s fire indices falling below the levels required to stay in a restricted fire season. More >>
Daylight Saving Is Ending - Do You Have Smoke Alarms Where You Sleep?
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 11:22 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
More than 60 percent of avoidable residential fires in the last five years involved people over the age of 60. More >>
Parts Of Nelson-Marlborough Moving To Restricted Fire Season
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 8:32 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
During a restricted fire season, people wanting to light outdoor fires must apply to Fire and Emergency for a permit and have it approved. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal Zone
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 9:10 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A restricted fire season means a permit is required from Fire and Emergency to light an open-air fire. For fire safety tips and more information about the activities you can and can’t do in a restricted fire season, go to www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>
New First Response Unit In Benneydale To Boost Emergency Care
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 2:44 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency’s Waikato Assistant District Commander David Brown says eight volunteers in the Benneydale Volunteer Fire Brigade have just completed the Hato Hone St John first responder training. More >>
North Waikato Moves To Restricted Fire Season
Thursday, 19 March 2026, 4:15 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Announcing the fire season change District Manager Daryl Trim says drier conditions during late summer and early autumn have triggered the change. More >>
Total Fire Ban As Risk Escalates In Parts Of Nelson And Tasman Districts
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 4:53 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
No further permits would be issued until conditions ease across the area. Recent rain has not had a significant impact on the underlying fire risk, and he urged people not to be complacent. More >>
Fire And Emergency And FECA Reach Agreement Strengthening Leadership And Community Outcomes
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 10:14 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The collective employment agreement was ratified by FECA members on 2 March 2026, following 14 days of negotiations and an Offer to Settle made on 23 February 2026. More >>
Prohibited Fire Season In Otago’s Lakes Zone From Thursday
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 10:24 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Wherever you are, go to www.checkitsalright to see what fire restrictions apply in your location. If you see any flames or smoke, call 111 straight away. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 17 Incidents During Today's NZPFU Strike
Friday, 6 March 2026, 2:35 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Of the 17 incidents, eight were in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
Fire Permits Suspended Ahead Of Hot Weekend
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 3:51 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
District Commander Craig Gold says that any outdoor fire would cause an unacceptable risk to the community, firefighters and the environment. More >>
Change Of Fire Season For Areas Within The Nelson Tasman Region
Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 8:45 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
All fires in the open air now require an authorised fire permit, these can be obtained by applying online at www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>
