Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Public consultation

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today opened public consultation on a proposal to increase the transitional levy that provides the majority of its funding

Final Recommendations create opportunity for resolution - Fire and Emergency NZ

Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the mediator’s final recommendations as a key step towards settling a new collective agreement and rebuilding of trust and confidence with career firefighters and their union.

Lake Ōhau wildfire investigation completed

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today published two reports into the Lake Ōhau fire of 4 October 2020; the Lake Ōhau Wildfire Investigation Report and the Lake Ōhau Operational Review.

Lee Valley Fire Update #3

All six helicopters fighting the Lee Valley fire have been grounded because of a drone sighted in the area.

Canterbury Fires Update #7

Swannanoa Forty firefighters, supported by four helicopters, have contained the fire burning in and around the Waimakariri River bed near Swannanoa, stopping it spreading further.

Amberley fire contained

A large vegetation fire burning at Amberley has been contained but cordons are still in place.

Pigeon Valley Fire update 62 - 07:30 hours 19/02/2019

Access for Valley Residents today Residents of Redwood, Teapot and Eves Valley will all be able to access their properties from 8 am until 2 pm today.

Medium Range Forecasts of Fire Weather Indices - Report #64 (2005)

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