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Saving lives this daylight saving
30 March 2022 | Announcements
This daylight saving, Fire and Emergency reminds everyone to check their smoke alarms.
Be safe - check fires are fully out
15 March 2022 | Announcements
People in Manawatu-Whanganui are being urged to check any historic fires are fully extinguished so they don’t reignite.
New Chief Executive for Fire and Emergency New Zealand
11 February 2022 | Announcements
The Board of Fire and Emergency New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Kerry Gregory as Chief Executive.
Waiharara fire – 5 January update
5 January 2022 | Announcements
Firefighters have now been working on the fire at Waiharara in the Far North for 19 days.
Waiharara fire still within containment lines
2 January 2022 | Announcements
Firefighting efforts today have so far held the Waiharara fire within the containment lines.
Waiharara fire update - 2 January 2022
2 January 2022 | Announcements
Fire crews are concentrating efforts on the area north of Kaimaumau village this morning.
Fire and Emergency congratulates Honours recipients
31 December 2021 | Announcements
Congratulations to the firefighters and support personnel who have been named in today's Honours list.
Fire and Emergency urges caution when baling hay this festive season
23 December 2021 | Announcements
Canterbury farmers are being asked to take all the correct steps when baling and storing hay, following a spate of shed and bale fires in the District.