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Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s strike
6 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents today, Friday 6 January, when the NZPFU took strike action.
Large response to structure fire in Te Anau overnight
1 February 2026 | Announcements
A large number of firefighters have worked through the night to contain a fire which broke out late last night at a lodge on the outskirts of Te Anau.
Update from Fire and Emergency New Zealand on Mount Maunganui Operations
31 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s specialist Urban Search and Rescue team is in the process of demobilising and has left the incident ground at Mount Maunganui.
Strike period incident details - NZPFU again declines request to agree community safety process
16 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 16 January, the nineth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.
Strike period safety warning - NZPFU declines request to agree community safety process
16 January 2026 | Announcements
NZPFU declines to agree to a community safety; process during strikes - public warned to be extra careful during today's one hour strike at midday.
Extreme caution needed as more districts see fire danger spiking
10 January 2026 | Announcements
Updated weather forecasts now include Mid-South Canterbury and Otago, with parts of both districts set to experience extreme fire risk conditions this weekend.
Otago fire risk will spike due to gales and heat
9 January 2026 | Announcements
Otago’s fire risk is expected to rise sharply over the next few days and people should avoid lighting any outdoor fires.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 22 incidents during today’s strike
9 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 9 January, the eighth time the NZPFU has taken strike action.