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Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today's NZPFU strike
2 March 2026 | Announcements
Calls to 10 incidents during today's strike.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's NZPFU strike
27 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents today, the fourteenth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.
Springvale Fire Update 2
25 February 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighters supported by four helicopters have contained and largely suppressed a large grass fire in the Springfield area near Clyde.
Springvale fire
25 February 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are working to contain a large grass fire at Springvale, near Clyde in Central Otago this evening which is threatening properties.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Department of Conservation renew their Service Agreement
25 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand signs service agreement with DOC.
Fire and Emergency recieved calls for 13 incidents during today's NZPFU strike
23 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency recieved calls to 13 incidents during today's strike
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike
20 February 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's one hour strike by NZPFU members.
Central Otago moving to a Prohibited Fire Season
20 February 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a Prohibited Fire Season in Central Otago beginning at 8am this Saturday, 21 February.