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Lighting a fire? Make sure you check the fire season status to find out whether you need a fire permit.

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Latest News

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 7

Ignite (Te Hiringa O Te Tangata) tells the stories of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in...

Fire and Emergency marks a year on from Port Hills

Today marks a year since the fires on Canterbury’s Port Hills.

Chatham Islands fire now contained

The fire burning on the Chatham Islands has now been contained.

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