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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 >>
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 >>
