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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.

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IGNITE magazine: Issue 14

12 December 2019 | Ignite Magazine

Ignite magazine represents the voices of the men and women across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life and property in their communities.

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Fire and Emergency consulting over future of Newlands Fire Station

10 December 2019 | Announcements

Fire & Emergency is consulting with Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade, Johnsonville Brigade, Unions & Associations about the future of the Newlands Fire Station.

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Fire and Emergency Drone Teams deployed to the West Coast

5 December 2019 | Announcements

A drone team of three from Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently carrying out a Rapid Assessment of the impact heavy rain is having on the West Coast.

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Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?

2 December 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is calling on people to join one of our initial seven Local Advisory Committees to help make New Zealand communities more resilient.

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Change in fire seasons for Auckland

29 November 2019 | Fire Season Updates

From Monday 2 December there will be a restricted season across greater Auckland and a prohibited fire season across all the islands of the Hauraki Gulf.

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The smallest spark can cause a fire

28 November 2019 | Community Education

Fires can and do start from the smallest spark - especially in rural and semi-rural areas during the summer.

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Firefighters support Movember

25 November 2019 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive Rhys Jones congratulates firefighters from across the country who are growing moustaches to support Movember.