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Change in fire season for Hawke’s Bay

31 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Hawke’s Bay is now in an open fire season as of 8 am on Monday 31 May.

Open fire season for Canterbury

20 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Canterbury is now in an open fire season. The change came into effect from 8.00am today (Thursday 20 May).

Care still required during Open Fire Season in Otago

17 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Otago District has moved to an open fire season today (Monday 17 May)

Consultation on your local fire plan

17 May 2021 | Announcements

We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.

New Year’s Honours recipients recognised

4 May 2021 | Announcements

Five Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from were presented with their New Year’s Honours by Governor-General Patsy Reddy at Government House today.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand opens three new facilities in Christchurch

30 April 2021 | Announcements

The new Ilam Fire Station and the Ilam Fire Engineering Facility were opened today in a unique partnership with the University of Canterbury.

Change in fire season for Kaipara

28 April 2021 | Fire Season Updates

Kaipara is now in an open fire season, effective from 8am today (Wednesday 28 April).

Fire safety in Haast

28 April 2021 | Announcements

Over ANZAC weekend Fire and Emergency New Zealand teams visited 140 Haast properties and installed more than 100 smoke alarms.