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Temporary fireworks ban in the Mackenzie Basin over summer

15 December 2022 | Fire Season Updates

A temporary fireworks ban covering the Mackenzie Basin will come into effect on Friday 16 December as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire ove

Watch those lithium-ion batteries this Christmas

13 December 2022 | Announcements

Christmas shopping is well underway and Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people to be cautious around lithium-ion batteries.

IGNITE Magazine: Issue 26

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

In this issue: connecting at the UFBA conference, fighting fires on ice, new recruits make their mark and more.

Large group of graduates make their mark

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

The largest group of recruits since the mid 1990’s, and one of our most diverse, graduated from the National Training Centre (NTC) in September.

Coming together for Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week

12 December 2022 | Ignite Magazine

Chatham Islands Community Fire Safety Week shines a spotlight on fire safety in the communities living on the Chatham Islands.

Fire and Emergency committed to building a positive culture following independent review

8 December 2022 | Announcements

Rebecca Keoghan requested Te Kawa Mataaho complete the review earlier this year and accepts its findings and recommendations.

Fire and Emergency and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union sign terms of settlement

6 December 2022 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union have today signed terms of settlement for a new collective agreement

More Fire and Emergency help on the way for New South Wales flood response

6 December 2022 | Announcements

A third Fire and Emergency incident management team, Team Charlie, has arrived in New South Wales to continue assisting with the significant flooding.