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Fire and Emergency crews responding to multiple calls across Canterbury due to severe winds

14 October 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a surge in 111 calls in Canterbury due to severe winds.

Owners of older top loader Samsung washing machines urged to check serial numbers after fire

13 October 2023 | Announcements

Owners of four top loader Samsung washing machines manufactured more than a decade ago are being encouraged to double-check their serial number after a fire.

Preparing your land before the wildfire season: pile burns

10 October 2023 | Community Education

Check out our advice on how to safely carry out a controlled burn of cut and heaped vegetation on your property

Getting the best results for Fire and Emergency training programmes

2 October 2023 | Announcements

Te Pūkenga is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand to enhance quality assurance and professional development within its assessment regime.

Fire and Emergency campaign to raise awareness about lithium-ion battery fires

2 October 2023 | Community Education

Lithium-ion battery fires are increasing globally and here in Aotearoa, and people need to know the risks and what to do if their device catches fire.

Pukaki Downs fire update #13

29 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire crews are continuing to work hard in targeted areas at the Pukaki Downs fire on Friday.

Pukaki Downs fire update #12

28 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Clear skies across the Mackenzie District will aid firefighter efforts for most of Thursday, with westerly winds and possible thunderstorms expected later this

Pukaki Downs fire update #11

27 September 2023 | Emergency Information

Cloudy, cooler and settled weather conditions are allowing crews on the fire ground to make further progress extinguishing hotspots.