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Burning advice for high country farmers
1 September 2021 | Announcements
High country and hill farmers in Canterbury who have consents from ECan allowing them to burn during September are being asked to contact Fire and Emergency NZ
Outdoor fires discouraged in Auckland Region
25 August 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand urges households, lifestyle block owners and landowners not to burn outdoor fires during lockdown.
Outdoor fires discouraged in Northland
25 August 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand urges households and landowners across Northland not to light outdoor fires during lockdown.
Southerners asked to delay planned fires until after lockdown
24 August 2021 | Announcements
Farmers and lifestyle block owners are being asked to avoid lighting fires while Otago and Southland remain in lockdown.
Warm, windy conditions prompt fire warning
23 August 2021 | Announcements
People across Canterbury and the Top of the South are being asked not to light outdoor fires during lockdown to save firefighters breaking their COVID bubbles
Be fire safe during COVID-19 lockdown
18 August 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is ready to respond to emergencies during Level 4 COVID lockdown, as always.
Athol's new fire station officially opened
9 August 2021 | Announcements
Athol’s new fire station has been officially opened.
Fire and Emergency sending more resources to Westport
16 July 2021 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is front-footing support for the West Coast in anticipation of increasing calls for assistance due to flooding.