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Fire and Emergency and NZPFU talks positive - to continue tomorrow
9 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says talks with the NZPFU today were positive and discussions will continue tomorrow.
South Island Fire and Emergency staff celebrated for Australian firefighting efforts
7 November 2022 | Announcements
Firefighters in the South Island were recognised today for their outstanding contribution during the catastrophic Australian bushfires over the 2019/2020 summer
Busy Guy Fawkes weekend for firefighters
7 November 2022 | Announcements
Firefighters were kept busy this Guy Fawkes weekend with fires caused by fireworks across the motu.
Te Mata Peak fire started by fireworks
5 November 2022 | Announcements
Fireworks were the cause of a significant vegetation fire at Te Mata peak last night, Fire and Emergency confirms.
Fire and Emergency still committed to resolution despite further strike action
4 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says it is surprising that the NZPFU has given notice of further new strike action in November.
Firefighters' strike off - negotiations continue
4 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says he pleased that discussions between Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU are continuing.
Fire crews will continue to respond during one-hour career firefighters’ strike on Friday
3 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency NZ will once again answer all 111 for Fire calls during the career firefighters’ full strike between 11am and 12pm on Friday 4 November.
Fireworks ban for Otago
2 November 2022 | Announcements
A ban on fireworks is in place for the highest-risk parts of Otago.