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Restricted fire season for Marlborough
16 January 2023 | Announcements
A restricted fire season is now in place for all of Marlborough, effective from 8am this morning (16 January 2023).
High fire danger forecast for the West Coast
2 January 2023 | Announcements
High and extreme fire danger is expected for the West Coast, and Fire and Emergency is reminding everyone on the West Coast to take care.
Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours
31 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated the six firefighters and support personnel who have been recognised in the New Year's Honours List.
Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season
22 December 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.
Redevelopment of Parnell fire station to begin in January 2023
22 December 2022 | Announcements
Work will begin on 9 January 2023 on the redevelopment of the Parnell fire station.
Don't invite disaster - keep your grass short
21 December 2022 | Announcements
Warmer and wetter spring weather has led to massive grass growth. People should keep their grass short to prevent wildfires.
Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer
20 December 2022 | Announcements
New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer. Before lighting an outdoor fire, go to www.checkitsalright.nz
Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer
20 December 2022 | Announcements
New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.