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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.
Fire stations opened in Mid-South Canterbury
26 February 2023 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood officially opened two new fire stations in Mid-South Canterbury on Saturday.
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.
Statement from Fire and Emergency Chief Executive Kerry Gregory
17 February 2023 | Announcements
Kerry Gregory statement about the death of Muriwai VFB firefighter Craig Stevens
Bans on fire risk activities for Otago
17 February 2023 | Fire Season Updates
Bans on fire risk activities for Otago
Serious fire risk across South Island this weekend
17 February 2023 | Announcements
South Islanders are encouraged to assist Fire and Emergency by reducing the risk of sparking an unwanted fire this weekend while the fire danger is extreme.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Information for the Public
16 February 2023 | Emergency Information
Updates and information about your safety in Cyclone Gabrielle.