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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).

New Fire Truck for Karamea

13 October 2022 | Announcements

The Karamea Volunteer Fire Brigade is set to receive a new fire truck this week.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 8

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Steady rain has been falling on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown since late this afternoon, and firefighting activities have been suspended.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 7

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Thermal imaging has detected 13 hotspots within the Mt Creighton fireground this morning.

Mt Creighton Fire - Update 6

10 October 2022 | Emergency Information

Firefighters are back on the Mt Creighton fireground near Queenstown this morning, tackling hotspots identified by thermal imaging.

Fire and Emergency Launches Latest Campaign - Museum of Fires Past

10 October 2022 | Announcements

Today Fire and Emergency New Zealand launches its latest smoke alarms campaign, Museum of Fires Past.