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Completion of a new sprinkler system reducing risk of wildfire at Lake Clearwater
8 April 2024 | Announcements
The project to create a sprinkler system fire break, to protect the community at Lake Clearwater and Hakatere Conservation Park has now been completed.
Consultation on the Fire and Emergency levy is now open
8 April 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today started public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 - 30 June 2029.
Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees
14 March 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected.
Third wildfire preparedness meeting for Twizel community
13 March 2024 | Announcements
Twizel's Volunteer Fire Brigade is hosting the third in a series of meetings encouraging people living on the outskirts of town to be prepared for a wildfire.
Port Hills fire final update
13 March 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has completed operations on the Port Hills after last month’s fire but remains ready to react swiftly to any further incidents in the area.
Waitaki Fires Update #3
11 March 2024 | Announcements
Both fires are fully contained and crews are mopping up hot spots
Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs published today
5 March 2024 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency has published its Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Internal Affairs presented in December 2023.
Waikari Valley and Port Hills Fires Update
22 February 2024 | Announcements
Firefighters finished their last shift on the Waikari Valley fireground today and the land has been handed back to the owners.