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Extreme fire conditions across Hawke’s Bay - take extra care
8 January 2026 | Announcements
Starting tomorrow, the temperature is heating up across the Hawke’s Bay, particularly in the Ahuriri Heretaunga, Central Hawke’s Bay, and Northern Tararua areas
Extreme caution needed in many districts as fire risk spikes over coming days
8 January 2026 | Announcements
This weekend many parts of the country will be experiencing elevated fire danger conditions, and people are being urged to take extra care.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents during today’s strike
2 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for 15 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, the time of the most recent strike action taken by members of the NZPFU.
NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful
2 January 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging the public to remain extra careful when members of the NZPFU undertake a one-hour strike today.
Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated
31 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand congratulates seven personnel who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours List released today.
Update: NZPFU calls off its strike today
26 December 2025 | Announcements
National Commander says it is a positive development that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has called off its one-hour strike for today.
NZPFU members will strike today - be extra careful
26 December 2025 | Announcements
Be extra careful NZPFU strike again today
Northernmost part of Aotearoa moving to a Prohibited Fire Season
23 December 2025 | Announcements
Outdoor fires will be banned in the northernmost part of Northland from midday today