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Strike Period Incident Details - NZPFU Again Declines Request To Agree Community Safety Process
Friday, 16 January 2026, 3:22 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Megan Stiffler says following the fire in Pakuranga last week, Fire and Emergency has again reached out to NZPFU officials to ask them to agree on a process for responding to emergency events. More >>
Strike Period Safety Warning - NZPFU Declines Request To Agree Community Safety Process
Friday, 16 January 2026, 10:26 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The strike will take place between midday and 1pm and will mean responses to emergencies in areas covered by paid firefighters will be delayed. More >>
Restricted Fire Season In Coastal Parts Of North Otago
Friday, 16 January 2026, 9:24 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
District Commander Craig Gold says that the latest change in fire season reflects the increasing levels of fire risk around Otago. In spite of intermittent rain, vegetation is drying out rapidly and will burn readily. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For Bay Of Plenty
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 2:03 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Announcing the fire season change, Community Risk Manager Luke Burgess says the recent warm and dry weather means the fire risk across the region has increased. More >>
Fire Bans And Restrictions Across The Top Of The South
Tuesday, 13 January 2026, 12:44 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Activities like welding and grinding should not be carried out near dry vegetation. Even parking a car in long grass can cause a fire if the hot exhaust comes into contact with long grass. More >>
Extreme Caution Needed As More Districts See Fire Danger Spiking
Saturday, 10 January 2026, 3:52 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The fire risk is likely to remain very high over coming weeks in the Southern Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa due to continuing strong north-westerly winds and little to no rain forecast. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 22 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 9 January 2026, 2:20 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Of these, 12 incidents were in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
Extreme Caution Needed In Many Districts As Fire Risk Spikes Over Coming Days
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 1:53 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The risk will be highest in the Canterbury, Marlborough, Wairarapa, Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti, and Northland districts. More >>
Restricted Fire Season For The Wairarapa
Thursday, 8 January 2026, 10:45 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Announcing the fire season change, Community Risk Manager Phil Soal says the recent warm and dry weather means the fire risk across the region has increased. More >>
Wellington Diesel Spill Final Update
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 10:56 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
If anyone has concerns due to the fumes, they should call 111. More >>
Wellington Diesel Spill Update
Tuesday, 6 January 2026, 8:18 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Incident Controller Mike Dombroski said crews were first alerted to the incident at Aotea Quay near the overbridge to Hutt Road around 3am. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls For 15 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 2 January 2026, 1:45 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Of these, six incidents were in areas impacted by the strike. More >>
NZPFU Members Will Strike Today - Be Extra Careful
Friday, 2 January 2026, 9:32 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today. People, especially those in cities and towns served by paid firefighters, are advised to be extra careful with fire safety today. More >>
Fire And Emergency Honours Recipients Congratulated
Wednesday, 31 December 2025, 9:20 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Each recipient has shown unwavering commitment to keeping New Zealanders safe, and their recognition reinforces the value of service and the pride that comes with being part of Fire and Emergency. More >>
NZPFU Calls Off Its Strike Today
Friday, 26 December 2025, 11:24 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
"I am disappointed this was done at such short notice. Formal notification was received at 9.35 this morning. This late notice is disruptive and shows no respect to our volunteers and the public, but is a welcome outcome nonetheless" More >>
NZPFU Members Will Strike Today - Be Extra Careful
Friday, 26 December 2025, 9:13 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today. More >>
Fernhill Fire Hawke’s Bay Update #4
Wednesday, 24 December 2025, 10:15 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Residents of the property where the fire occurred who were evacuated stayed elsewhere overnight, with assistance from Civil Defence. A fire investigation into the origin and cause of the fire is underway. More >>
Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #3
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 8:23 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
A fire investigator will be on site tomorrow, working with Police to establish the origin and cause of the fire. More >>
Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #2
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 5:55 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Firefighters have worked hard to prevent further damage to structures and will be working into the night, Jason Hill says. More >>
Fernhill Fire Hawkes Bay Update #1
Tuesday, 23 December 2025, 3:45 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has firefighters and resources from a wide area responding to the fire, which is moving quickly in very windy conditions. More >>
