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Transmission Gully fuel leak final update (2PM)

4 April 2023 | Emergency Information

Final cleanup is underway on Transmission Gully following a truck crash and fuel spill today.

Generators pose fire risks - here’s how to be safe

3 March 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency encourages people in Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti to be aware of the fire hazards associated with running a generator.

Hawke’s Bay residents urged to take care in working around silt

22 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Residents of flood-impacted areas are being urged to not dig trenches through silt deposits.

Practising fire safety with water-damaged battery powered devices

20 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people in the Hawke’s Bay to remain vigilant and practise fire safety after a power outage.

Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public

16 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Updates and information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle.

Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive - Muriwai Search and Rescue

15 February 2023 | Emergency Information

This statement is from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory.

Statement from Chief Executive Kerry Gregory - Muriwai Incident

14 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Two of our firefighters were trapped in a landslide at Muriwai last night.

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7 - Fire and Emergency

14 February 2023 | Emergency Information

Cyclone Gabrielle Update #7