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Central Hawke’s Bay first responders join up to train
1 April 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Hato Hone St John are running a joint training exercise in Waipawa.
Fire and fireworks restrictions lifted in parts of Otago
31 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has changed restrictions on outdoor fires and fireworks in some parts of Otago from 8am on Monday 31 March, until further notice.
Fire restrictions lifted in wider Wellington area
31 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Wellington, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast into an open fire season from 8am on Monday 31 March.
New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care
28 March 2025 | Announcements
A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki.
Hawke’s Bay fireworks ban extended until end of April
28 March 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is extending its ban on fireworks and sky lanterns in Hawke’s Bay until Wednesday 30 April, 2025.
24 new career firefighters join Fire and Emergency New Zealand
27 March 2025 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has welcomed 24 new career firefighters at their graduation ceremony at the National Training Centre (NTC) in Rotorua.
Ignite Magazine: Issue 33
27 March 2025 | Ignite Magazine
In this issue we interview Lead Teams programme alumni, look at retardant training down south, and cross-agency collaboration for a drug driving campaign.
Manawatū-Whanganui Coastal zone moves to restricted fire season
25 March 2025 | Fire Season Updates
The Coastal zone of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Manawatū-Whanganui District will move from a prohibited to restricted fire season from 8am, 26 March.