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Pause and Plan before Burning Storm Debris
30 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is asking farmers and lifestyle block owners in Otago and Southland to pause and plan before starting to burn debris from last week's storm.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand fire and weather update 2 - 23 October 6pm
23 October 2025 | Announcements
Update on severe weather events and fires across New Zealand
Ban on Open Fires and Fireworks over the Central South Island
22 October 2025 | Announcements
A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks comes into force in Marlborough, Canterbury and South Canterbury from noon today because of the extreme fire risk.
Delay all outdoor fires this week
21 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to delay any outdoor fires they have planned from this week through until the end of Labour Day.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand severe weather and vegetation fires update
21 October 2025 | Announcements
An update on severe weather and vegetation fires across New Zealand today
Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike
17 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents during the time of the strike action by members of the NZPFU.
Celebrating 30 years of USAR
15 October 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is celebrating 30 years since the establishment of its Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) capability.
Expect delays during career firefighters’ one-hour strike on Friday - be extra careful
15 October 2025 | Announcements
People in towns and cities should expect delays in responses during the career firefighters' one hour strike on Friday 17 October. Be extra careful.