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Switch off before you walk off
18 Paengawhāwhā 2020 | Announcements
Unattended cooking is the biggest cause of house fires in New Zealand. If you need to leave the room, even for a minute, turn the stove off.
Be fire safe in caravans and sleep outs
15 Paengawhāwhā 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people living in caravans, campervans, garages and sleep outs to take extra care to be fire safe.
Public urged to check historic burn sites ahead of strong wind warnings this Easter
9 Paengawhāwhā 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking people to check any old burn sites are fully extinguished so they do not reignite with the strong winds forecast for this Easter.
Stay fire safe with your bubble mates this daylight savings weekend
4 Paengawhāwhā 2020 | Announcements
Stay fire safe during the COVID-19 lockdown. Check your smoke alarms this daylight savings weekend.
Hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown
31 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking people to hold off lighting outdoor fires during the COVID-19 Lockdown.
Change to fire season in Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua
31 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Manawatu, Palmerston North, Rangitikei and Horowhenua will move into an open fire season effective from 8am Wednesday 1 April.
Change in fire season for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts
30 Poutūterangi 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The fire seasons for Wairarapa and Tararua Districts will change from prohibited to restricted effective from 8am this morning (Monday 30 March).
Remember fire safety in your COVID-19 preparations
25 Poutūterangi 2020 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to think about fire safety as they self-isolate to prevent spread of COVID-19.