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Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike
20 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.
Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season
20 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February.
Firefighters respond to over 800 calls for assistance
16 February 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are continuing to respond to calls for assistance from people affected by the storm moving across the country.
Mission Accomplished: firefighters return from Victoria
13 February 2026 | Announcements
New Zealand firefighters have completed four weeks of service in Victoria, working on bushfires in the north of the state.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents during today’s strike
13 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand recieved calls to 11 incidents during today's one hour strike by the NZPFU
Fire and Emergency New Zealand prepares for forecast severe weather event
13 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has deployed specialist teams to Gisborne ahead of forecast bad weather
New Zealanders warned about escalating NZPFU strike action
12 February 2026 | Announcements
Escalating NZPFU strike action when facilitation is underway needlessly puts the community at risk.
Open fire season for Wairarapa
9 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Wairarapa moves back to open fire season