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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
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