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Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

30 December 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has congratulated five firefighters and support personnel who have been recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours List.

Fire and Emergency urges people not to let off fireworks this summer

29 December 2023 | Community Education

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to not set off fireworks this New Year’s Eve and over the summer.

Matakana Fire Update #7

26 December 2023 | Announcements

Thermal imaging from last night's drone flights has identified about 200 hotspots that firefighters will begin digging out and extinguishing today.

Matakana Fire Update #6

25 December 2023 | Announcements

Specialist drone crew will be on Matakana Island overnight, using thermal imaging to identify hotspots around the perimeter of the fireground.

Matakana Fire Update #5

25 December 2023 | Announcements

Firefighters supported by helicopters and heavy machinery will work through Christmas Day to continue suppressing the fire on Matakana Island.

Matakana Island Fire Update #4

24 December 2023 | Announcements

The scrub fire on Matakana Island is contained. Firefighters remain on site over night and resume tackling it tomorrow.

Matakana Fire Update #3

24 December 2023 | Announcements

More firefighters, heavy machinery and an additional helicopter have been brought in to tackle the fire on Matakana Island, which has affected over 30 hectares.

Matakana Forest Fire Update #2

24 December 2023 | Announcements

Second update on Matakana Island forest fire - nine crews, heavy machinery and two helicopters attacking the fire