Otago’s Central and Upper Waitaki zones return to restricted fire season

The Central and Upper Waitaki zones of the Otago District will return to a restricted fire season, as of 8am on 5 December, until further notice.

Our commitment to working with Māori as tangata whenua

Our commitment:Fire and Emergency New Zealand recognises the status of Māori as tangata whenua and, as such, the importance of Māori communities as key stakeholders in Fire and Emergency’s work.

Safely cooking hāngī, umu, braai or lovo this holiday season

This holiday season Fire and Emergency New Zealand encourages people using cultural cooking methods such as hāngī, umu, braai or lovo to make sure you’re cooking safely.

Celebrate safely this Lunar New Year

Fire and Emergency is encouraging people celebrating Lunar New Year to be extra vigilant if they plan on lighting lanterns and fireworks this weekend.

Teachers and Schools

Code of Practice for Fire Fighting Water Supplies and Indicative Cost Benefit Analysis - Report #56 (2004)

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Fold-out fire truck for children at Starship a ‘real hit'

In December 2020, Michelle and Warrick Wood received the devastating news that their three-year old son Frankie had been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer.

Recall: Best Buy 4 Outlet Powerboards

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The powerboards do not comply with electrical safety requirements for fire resistance and secure connection.