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New first response unit in Benneydale to boost emergency care
24 March 2026 | Announcements
A new Fire and Emergency New Zealand first response unit in Benneydale will enhance emergency medical response for the local community and surrounding area.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 19 incidents during today’s strike
23 March 2026 | Announcements
Nineteen incidents during today's strike.
Clutha Valley Brigade to become a First Responder Unit
23 March 2026 | Announcements
Clutha Valley Brigade will become a First Responder Unit, providing a swifter response to medical emergencies in their local community.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike
20 March 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between 12pm and 1pm today, Friday 20 March
North Waikato moves to restricted fire season
19 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates
North Waikato moves to a restricted fire season from 19 March.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 10 incidents during today’s strike
16 March 2026 | Announcements
Ten incidents during today's NZPFU strike
Total fire ban in response to escalating risk in parts of Nelson and Tasman Districts
15 March 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will enforce bans and restrictions on outdoor fires in much of Nelson-Tasman from tomorrow due to the escalating fire risk.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 11 incidents during NZPFU strike hour today
13 March 2026 | Announcements
Eleven incidents during today's NZPFU strike