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Ignite Magazine: Issue 34
29 May 2025 | Ignite Magazine
In this issue we look at Fire and Emergency’s new strategic direction, research helping with wildfire readiness and response, and various simulation exercises.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand accepts all findings from the Public Service Commission’s review into our handling of a series of inter-related complaints
28 May 2025 | Announcements
The Public Service Commission has today released a report titled Review of a Series of Complaints made to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Multiple flooding callouts in Nelson
26 May 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to a large number of flooding incidents in central Nelson caused by heavy rainfall.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand to assist in NSW flood response
25 May 2025 | Deployments
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will send six specialist personnel to assist with the ongoing flood response in New South Wales.
Two Nelson South structure fires on Wednesday
22 May 2025 | Announcements
Fire crews responded to two structure fires in Nelson South on Wednesday.
Winslow hay bale fire update #2
16 May 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand had two crews monitoring the remains of a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton last night.
Winslow hay bale fire update #1
15 May 2025 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand was alerted to a large fire involving hay bales in Winslow, Ashburton around 11.30pm last night.
Marlborough South moves to open fire season
15 May 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will return the Marlborough South area to an open fire season from 8am on Friday, 16 May.