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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 >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls To 18 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 28 November 2025, 2:49 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Eight of these incidents were in response to fire alarms that did not result in a fire. The remaining incidents related to two motor vehicle crashes, two confirmed fires, and one request for assistance from an ambulance service. More >>
Parts Of Inland Otago Moving To Restricted Fire Season
Friday, 28 November 2025, 10:43 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
www.checkitsalright.nz has full details of activities that need a permit in a restricted season and detailed advice about how to use fire safely. Just type in your location and choose the type of activity you’re planning. More >>
Fire And Emergency Says Strike Action Compromises Public Safety
Friday, 28 November 2025, 9:34 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have been negotiating a collective employment agreement for career firefighters since 16 July 2024. More >>
Firefighters Responding To Vegetation Fires Across Otago And Southland
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:02 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
High winds are driving multiple vegetation fires across the lower South Island, with major incidents near Mataura, Goodwood, Balclutha, and Waitaki. More >>
NZPFU Should Call Off Tomorrow’s Strike: FENZ
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 1:01 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
The Employment Relations Authority received submissions on Fire and Emergency’s application for facilitation on Tuesday and is due to release its decision in the near future. More >>
Pause Plans For Outdoor Fires Please!
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 10:29 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
MetService has issued an orange wind warning for severe gale northwesterlies of up to 120km for the Canterbury High Country and the plains near the foothills. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand - Statement On Application For Facilitation
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 10:05 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU have been in bargaining talks for a collective employment agreement for paid firefighters since 16 July 2024. More >>
Fire And Emergency Received Calls To 17 Incidents During Today’s Strike
Friday, 21 November 2025, 2:32 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Four of these incidents were in response to fire alarms. The remaining incidents related to two motor vehicle crashes, a hedge fire and a small fire in a rubbish truck. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand Extends Consultation Deadline
Friday, 21 November 2025, 11:43 am | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
"The primary goal is to ensure we have a trusted service that keeps New Zealanders safe. Our dedicated team does incredible work looking after our communities and this proposal is focused on ensuring we can continue doing that." More >>
Fire And Emergency Urges Firefighters To Call Off Their Strike On Friday
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 1:13 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
"Striking is unwarranted given we have our next meeting to discuss our application for facilitation with the Employment Relations Authority on 25 November, and we continue to engage with the NZPFU in good faith. More >>
Spate Of Avoidable Fires Linked To Storm Clean-Up In Southland
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 7:57 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Anyone who uses fire as a land management tool needs to look at the weather forecast and go online to www.checkitsalright.nz for advice about safe burning. More >>
Fire And Emergency New Zealand And New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union Back To Bargaining Next Week
Friday, 14 November 2025, 1:23 pm | Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler says the NZPFU has made the right decision to withdraw its threat of strike action for today for one hour at midday, ahead of scheduled bargaining on Monday and Tuesday next week (17 and 18 November). More >>
