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Waiharara fire still within containment lines
2 January 2022 | Announcements
Firefighting efforts today have so far held the Waiharara fire within the containment lines.
Waiharara fire update - 2 January 2022
2 January 2022 | Announcements
Fire crews are concentrating efforts on the area north of Kaimaumau village this morning.
Fire and Emergency congratulates Honours recipients
31 December 2021 | Announcements
Congratulations to the firefighters and support personnel who have been named in today's Honours list.
Fire and Emergency urges caution when baling hay this festive season
23 December 2021 | Announcements
Canterbury farmers are being asked to take all the correct steps when baling and storing hay, following a spate of shed and bale fires in the District.
Be fire safe this holiday period
22 December 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency wants people to remember fire safety this festive season.
Fireworks ban for the Karikari Peninsula
21 December 2021 | Announcements
A temporary fireworks ban covering the Karikari Peninsula has been put in place as part of efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.
West Coast – stay fire safe this summer
20 December 2021 | Announcements
Summer means warmer weather and a higher risk of wildfire.
Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised
7 December 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Matamata, Dannevirke, Kaiapoi, Rotorua and New Plymouth were presented with their Queen’s Birthday Honours today.