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Waiouru Fire update #4
28 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighters have held the fire at the Waiouru Military Training Area, stopping it from spreading further.
Fire and Emergency received calls for seven incidents during today’s strike
28 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for seven incidents during today’s strike
Waiouru Fire update #2
27 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighters are continuing their work to contain the vegetation fire burning in the Waiouru Defence Area.
NZPFU should call off strikes while members consider offer
27 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is again calling on the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) to call off its twice-weekly strikes.
Otago fires show why preparing matters this El Niño season
26 October 2026 | Announcements
Strong winds fanned multiple vegetation fires across Otago today. Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking everyone to take extra care with outdoor fires.
Rain assisting Centre Hill fire suppression
26 October 2026 | Announcements
An assessment of the vegetation fire at Centre Hill in Northern Southland will be made as soon as weather conditions allow.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive resigns
23 October 2026 | Announcements
Kerry Gregory has resigned, effective immediately, from his role as Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s NZPFU strike
23 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 16 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 23 October.