Local Advisory Committees
Reflecting the diversity of community voices
E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
This historic whakataukī reminds us that it takes a multitude of voices to create harmony.
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Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.
If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.
A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.
Don't spend time trying to save possessions.
A closed door buys you time.
It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.
People have died by going back into a fire.
Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.
Reflecting the diversity of community voices
E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū
This historic whakataukī reminds us that it takes a multitude of voices to create harmony.
The Committees’ purpose is to provide independent community-focused strategic advice on local needs, issues and risks. They help Fire and Emergency New Zealand support their communities by providing a strong local perspective on what matters.
Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning. Local Advisory Committees provide us with independent advice on what their communities value, their needs and the risks they face.
LACs help to shape the future of Fire and Emergency’s support for communities by enabling us to better understand what matters – now and in the future. This means we can better support our communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover well from emergencies when they happen.
We’re on a journey towards having a Local Advisory Committee in every local area across the country. We are establishing two new LACs, in Bay of Plenty and Manawatū-Whanganui. We’re also recruiting new members for our existing LACs in Tairāwhiti and the Chatham Islands.
Recruiting new members for Tairāwhiti and Chatham Islands LACsApplications open on 8 July and close on 28 July 2024. |
Recruiting new Bay of Plenty and Manawatū-Whanganui LACsApplications open on 15 July and close on 11 August 2024. |
Local Advisory Committees (LACs) provide independent advice to Fire and Emergency about what their communities value, their needs and the risks they face.
Local Advisory Committees are made up of local people who represent a diverse range of community interests.
The Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board appoints all Local Advisory Committees (LACs) Chairs, Deputy Chairs and members.
Get in touch with the Local Advisory Committee in your community.
Answers to frequently asked questions about our Local Advisory Committees.
Meetings take place each quarter, and are attended by the committee itself, representatives from the national Local Advisory Committee Team, and local Fire and Emergency leaders.