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Walter Peak Fire Update #6
7 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighters will work until dusk this evening as they continue to tackle the vegetation fire burning in the high country above Lake Whakatipu.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 14 incidents during today’s strike
7 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received calls to 14 incidents during today's NZPFU strike.
Walter Peak fire update #5
7 October 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighting is continuing at Walter Peak, where changeable winds are creating additional challenges for crews working on steep slopes.
Walter Peak fire update #4
7 October 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighting resumed at Walter Peak at 7am today, with air and ground operations underway.
Walter Peak Fire update #3
6 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighting operations have ceased for the night at Walter Peak, where a vegetation fire has been burning since this morning, and will resume in the morning.
Walter Peak fire update #2
6 October 2026 | Announcements
Firefighting operations are continuing at Walter Peak, where a large vegetation fire is burning on steep slopes above the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to union ERA action
6 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is disappointed that unions are taking legal action again in the Employment Relations Authority over the proposed restructure.
Vegetation Fire at Walter Peak
6 October 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency is responding to a large vegetation fire at Walter Peak station on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.