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Independent operational review of NZ International Convention Centre fire underway
31 January 2020 | Announcements
The Fire and Emergency NZ commissioned independent operational review of the 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre fire at SkyCity is underway.
Change in fire season status for Auckland
24 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is updating its fire season status for the Auckland region.
Change in fire season status for Canterbury
22 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates
A prohibited fire season has been declared for Selwyn, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Hurunui.
Fire and Emergency NZ Investigating false alarms
20 January 2020 | Announcements
Prohibited fire season declared in Far North
14 January 2020 | Fire Season Updates
The Far North, Whangarei and Kaipara are now in a prohibited fire season. Principal Rural Fire Officer Myles Taylor says all fire permits have been cancelled.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand first deployment to Australia for 2020
8 January 2020 | Deployments
21 more New Zealand firefighters have left today to support firefighting efforts in New South Wales.
Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated
31 December 2019 | Announcements
Six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee, Nuhaka and Wanaka, were named in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list released today.
Stay safe with lithium ion batteries
20 December 2019 | Announcements
Stay safe with lithium ion rechargeable batteries this Christmas.