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Mt Creighton Fire - Update 3
9 October 2022 | Emergency Information
Six helicopters and seven ground crews are working to contain the vegetation fire on the slopes of Mt Creighton above the Glenorchy Road near Queenstown.
Mt Creighton Fire - Update 2
8 October 2022 | Emergency Information
Helicopters have stopped operations and firefighters have left the fire ground for the evening.
We will monitor the fire overnight.
Mt Creighton Fire
8 October 2022 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency was called to a fire in Mt Creighton at 4.35pm yesterday. Firefighters have continued fighting the fire today.
Northland house fire proves why smoke alarms should be checked this daylight saving
21 September 2022 | Announcements
Working smoke alarms will protect you, your whānau, and your home. Just like they did for Northland local, Hinerakei Allen.
Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients recognised
16 September 2022 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers from Manaia, Auckland, Hahei and Karekare were presented with their Royal Honours today.
Small mercury spill in Cromwell
8 September 2022 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today.
Wildfire risk reduction programme in Lake Tekapo
2 September 2022 | Community Education
Fire and Emergency teams will be taking to the streets in Lake Tekapo next week to start encouraging residents to start taking action around their homes.
Agreed statement from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, the NZ Professional Firefighters Union, and the Minister of Internal Affairs
31 August 2022 | Announcements
On Tuesday 30 August Minister Tinetti brought Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU together to assist in finding a way forward in the current collective bargaining.