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Fireworks ban for Otago
2 November 2022 | Announcements
A ban on fireworks is in place for the highest-risk parts of Otago.
Fireworks ban for the Far North
1 November 2022 | Announcements
A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks has been put in place for the Karikari Pensiula, Ahipara township and surrounding areas.
Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes
1 November 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.
Fighting fires on ice
27 October 2022 | Community Education
Antarctica hosts the coldest, driest, windiest, and harshest environment in the world. Any fire here is potentially catastrophic.
Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ
21 October 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement.
Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action
20 October 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the NZPFU despite the Union issuing further notices of strike action.
Restricted Fire Season for Otago’s Central Zone
19 October 2022 | Fire Season Updates
The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022.
Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining
14 October 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).