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Fire and Emergency New Zealand - Latest News [Page 6]

Thames-Coromandel Moves To Restricted Fire Season

Monday, 15 December 2025, 3:48 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Announcing the fire season change, Acting District Manager Matt Cook says the recent warm and dry weather means the fire risk across the region has increased. More >>

Restricted Fire Season For Canterbury

Monday, 15 December 2025, 3:09 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

A restricted fire season means anyone who wants to light an outdoor fire will need a fire permit authorised by Fire and Emergency New Zealand, which can be applied for at www.checkitsalright.nz. More >>

Parikino Fire Update #3

Monday, 15 December 2025, 2:36 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

There are currently five ground crews, supported by seven helicopters and heavy machinery working on the fire. More >>

Prohibited And Restricted Fire Seasons For Hawke’s Bay

Monday, 15 December 2025, 8:21 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay Acting District Manager Tony Kelly says crews have responded to 15 vegetation fire callouts in the last 30 days in this zone. More >>

Parikino Fire Update #2

Monday, 15 December 2025, 8:19 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have four ground crews supported by five helicopters and heavy machinery working on the fire. More >>

Parakino Fire Update #1

Monday, 15 December 2025, 8:17 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The fire was reported at 5.15pm and last night Fire and Emergency New Zealand estimated the fire had burnt about 100 hectares of cutover pine forest across several gullies. More >>

Fire And Emergency Received Calls To 22 Incidents During Today’s Strike

Friday, 12 December 2025, 2:21 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Of these, 12 incidents were in areas impacted by the strike. More >>

Striking NZPFU Members Are Again Rolling The Dice With People’s Safety

Friday, 12 December 2025, 10:09 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today, the fifth time since October. More >>

Tongariro National Park Fire - Final Update

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 12:45 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Assistant Commander David Brown says that thermal imaging drone flights overnight found no sign of hotspots and the containment lines are secure. More >>

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #9

Wednesday, 10 December 2025, 10:47 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand will have 37 personnel on the ground today, including firefighters, specialist fire investigators and incident management personnel. They will be supported by one helicopter. More >>

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #8 - State Highway 47 Reopening

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 6:53 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

The restrictions will be clearly signed and will apply between the intersection of SH47 and Mangatepopo Rd and approx. 1.5km north of the intersection of SH47 and SH48. More >>

Tongariro Fire Update #7

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 5:02 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

One crew will remain to monitor the fire overnight, while a drone crew will conduct a flight to check for deep-seated hotspots. More >>

Tongariro Fire Update #6

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 2:38 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Thirty firefighters on the ground have been blacking out a 15m containment line along the southern flank of the fire today, while two helicopters are working from the air. The fire is now 80 percent contained. More >>

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #5

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 8:53 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has 30 firefighters on the ground and four helicopters with monsoon buckets this morning, with a full incident management team. Fixed wing aircraft are on standby to join the air attack if needed. More >>

Tongariro National Park Fire Update #3

Monday, 8 December 2025, 8:00 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency is advising other residents in the vicinity of the fire to avoid exposure to smoke from the fire by keeping their doors and windows closed. More >>

Tongariro Fire Update #2

Monday, 8 December 2025, 3:30 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Police have advised that the road between State Highway 48 and Mangatepopo Road is now closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays. More >>

Multiple Vegetation Fires In Vicinity Of Tongariro National Park

Monday, 8 December 2025, 2:11 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

There are currently five fire trucks in attendance with support from three helicopters. More trucks are on the way, with a further two helicopters on standby if needed. More >>

Fire And Emergency Received Calls To 26 Incidents During Today’s Strike

Friday, 5 December 2025, 4:44 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Seven of these incidents were fire alarms that did not result in a fire. The remaining six incidents related to one motor vehicle crash, two minor incidents, and three medical emergencies. More >>

NZPFU Strikes Again, Putting Public Safety At Risk - People Should Be Extra Careful

Friday, 5 December 2025, 10:35 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

NZPFU members will walk off the job again between 12-1pm today. More >>

Fire And Emergency Welcomes Facilitation Referral As Best Option To Progress Agreement With NZPFU

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 4:00 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Fire and Emergency’s recent offer amounts to a 6.2 percent average increase over 3 years and compares favourably with equivalent public sector agreements. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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