Queenstown Lakes Restricted Fire Season revoked

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season in the Queenstown Lakes fire zone in Otago from 8am Sunday, 5 May, until further notice.

Live on TV house burn reaches 700,000 to show the speed and danger of fire

Last night, Tuesday 15 August, Fire and Emergency partnered with TVNZ’s Seven Sharp to show viewers the devastating speed of fire, live on television.

Restricted Fire Season for Otago’s Central Zone

The Otago District Central Zone will move to a restricted fire season at 8am Thursday 20 October 2022.

Southland moves back to a restricted fire season

Southland will move back into a restricted fire season as of 8am this morning (8 February).

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Puhoi Volunteer Fire Brigade

This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Kaiaua Volunteer Fire Brigade

This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.

Kawau Volunteer Fire Brigade

This is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community.