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Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 10 Incidents During Today's NZPFU Strike
Monday, 2 March 2026, 2:35 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU are currently in a process of facilitation with the Employment Relations Authority’s independent facilitator. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 17 Incidents During Today's NZPFU Strike
Friday, 27 February 2026, 2:08 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler thanked Fire and Emergency’s 11,800 volunteers across the country, particularly those volunteers who were called to attend events in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
Springvale Fire Update #2
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 8:32 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A specialist tree assessor is at work identifying and felling several dangerous trees which have been damaged by the fire. That work will ensure the safety of firefighters and residents. More >>
Springvale Fire
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 5:52 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Thirteen crews from around the area are responding supported by four helicopters. Another five crews are on their way. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand And The Department Of Conservation Renew Their Service Agreement
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 10:49 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Agreement covers how the two organisations work together. It includes the fire control services provided by DOC including services such as advice, research, and personnel for deployments. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Received Calls For 13 Incidents During Today's Strike
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:28 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler thanked Fire and Emergency’s 11,800 volunteers across the country, particularly those volunteers who were called to attend events in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 17 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:47 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Two incidents were reports of fires at residential properties, one of which was a pot smoking on a stove and the other was a fire in a property’s roof space. More >>
Central Otago Moving To A Prohibited Fire Season
Friday, 20 February 2026, 9:35 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A ban on all outdoor fires will reduce the number of callouts and allow Fire and Emergency crews to manage other fires that may occur. More >>
Mission Accomplished: Firefighters Return From Victoria
Friday, 13 February 2026, 4:14 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Assistant National Commander Ken Cooper says the kiwis’ work ethic and achievements have been widely praised. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 11 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 13 February 2026, 2:08 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 11 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 13 February, the eleventh time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action. Of these, nine incidents were in areas impacted ... More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Prepares For Forecast Severe Weather Event
Friday, 13 February 2026, 10:02 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The wet weather is likely to increase the risk of landslides in already saturated conditions and we’re asking the public to stay alert and take care. More >>
Open Fire Season For Wairarapa
Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:17 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The wetter than normal weather we’ve had means escaping fires will travel slower and will be easier to extinguish. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 18 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 6 February 2026, 1:58 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler thanked New Zealanders for their extra care during the strike hour. More >>
Bay Of Plenty Moves To Open Fire Season
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 1:42 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Announcing the change, District Manager Jeff Maunder says recent rainfall across the district means restrictions are no longer necessary. More >>
Tairāwhiti’s Kōpūtūtea Zone Moves Into Open Fire Season
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 1:33 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Tairāwhiti District Manager Peter Clark says the fire danger has reduced to the point that fire restrictions are no longer required. More >>
Hawke’s Bay Moves To Open Fire Season
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 10:47 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
For fire safety advice and more information on how to prepare your property head to www.checkitsalright.nz More >>
Fire Restrictions Lifted In Canterbury
Tuesday, 27 January 2026, 8:56 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
An open fire season means fires can be lit without a permit, as long as people use common sense and follow fire safety guidelines, which can be found on www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>
Welcome Bay And Mount Maunganui Landslide Updates
Thursday, 22 January 2026, 6:07 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
USAR is currently carefully removing layers of debris and heavy machinery is on site to assist. More >>
Fire Restrictions Eased In Hawke's Bay
Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 9:29 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency District Manager Tony Kelly has thanked the community for taking notice of the fire safety messages over the previous few weeks, when Hawke's Bay was at high risk of fires. More >>
New Zealand Firefighters Deploy To Victoria
Monday, 19 January 2026, 1:01 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency has international agreements to provide mutual assistance, and regularly deploys personnel overseas to Australia, Pacific Islands and North America. More >>
