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Be fire safe this winter
10 June 2021 | Announcements
As the heaters come out and fireplaces are lit, Fire and Emergency encourages everyone to be fire safe during these cooler months.
IGNITE Magazine: Issue 19
8 June 2021 | Ignite Magazine
Ignite represents the voices of the people across the country who dedicate themselves to protecting life, the environment and property in their communities.
Fire and Emergency personnel honoured
7 June 2021 | Announcements
Five Fire and Emergency personnel have been named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
Open Fire Season for Marlborough South and Kaikoura
2 June 2021 | Fire Season Updates
Marlborough South and Kaikoura are moving to an open fire season from 8 am on Wednesday 2 June 2021.
Change in fire season for Hawke’s Bay
31 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates
Hawke’s Bay is now in an open fire season as of 8 am on Monday 31 May.
Open fire season for Canterbury
20 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates
Canterbury is now in an open fire season. The change came into effect from 8.00am today (Thursday 20 May).
Care still required during Open Fire Season in Otago
17 May 2021 | Fire Season Updates
Otago District has moved to an open fire season today (Monday 17 May)
Consultation on your local fire plan
17 May 2021 | Announcements
We are rolling out new fire plans across New Zealand, and are currently consulting on fire plans in 16 local areas.