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Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago
23 December 2025 | Announcements
A temporary fireworks ban starts tomorrow for Queenstown Lakes, Central Otago and the Upper Waitaki. Queenstown Lakes also moves to a Restricted Fire Season.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike
19 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency receied calls for 14 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.
Keep fire safety top of mind today as paid firefighters strike again at midday
19 December 2025 | Announcements
Keep fire safe today while NZPFU strikes again at midday
Action taken to protect volunteers and the community from alleged NZPFU threats and intimidation
17 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emeregency NZ has commenced legal action against the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union
Parikino / Lismore Forest fire update #2
15 December 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters are making the most of relatively benign conditions this morning to try and contain the fire burning in the Lismore forest near Parikino.
Parikino fire update #1
15 December 2025 | Announcements
Firefighters supported by helicopters will resume operations this morning to try and contain the fire in forestry near Parikino in the Whanganui District.
Temporary fireworks bans for the Mackenzie Basin and Lake Clearwater
14 December 2025 | Announcements
Temporary fireworks bans covering the Mackenzie Basin and the area around Lake Clearwater will come into effect tomorrow to reduce the risk of wildfires.
Fire and Emergency received calls to 22 incidents during today’s strike
12 December 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 22 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 12 December.