Change in fire season status for Auckland

24 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region.

Change in fire season status for Canterbury

22 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

A prohibited fire season has been declared for Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui.

Fire and Emergency NZ Investigating false alarms

20 January 2020 | Announcements

Prohibited fire season declared in Far North

14 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates

The Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara are now in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says all fire permits have been cancelled.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand first deployment to Australia for 2020

8 January 2020 | Deployments

21 more New Zealand firefighters have left today to support firefighting efforts in New South Wales.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

31 December 2019 | Announcements

Six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee, Nuhaka and Wanaka, were named in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list released today.

Stay safe with lithium ion batteries

20 December 2019 | Announcements

Stay safe with lithium ion rechargeable batteries this Christmas.

Kiwi, Tūi and Pīwakawaka chosen as ambassadors for wildfire prevention campaign

14 December 2019 | Announcements

A new summer wildfire prevention campaign featuring three of New Zealand’s most beloved native birds begins today.