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Message to landowners: you are responsible for the fires you light
26 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Landowners whose unattended burn piles caused a string of vegetation fires across Canterbury last Saturday are being visited by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place
25 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Be extra careful when Fire and Emergency's paid firefighters strike tomorrow between midday and 1pm.
New first response units now serving Kawau Island, Clutha Valley in medical emergencies
25 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency adds two more medical emergency First Responder Units.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 16 incidents during today’s strike
24 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency received 16 calls during today's NZPFU strike.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand reminds public to be extra careful when strike action takes place
24 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Be extra careful when Fire and Emergency's paid firefighters strike today at 4.30pm to 5.30pm.
Canterbury vegetation fires update
20 Pipiri 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to multiple fires fanned by strong winds in Canterbury and as far north as Ward in Marlborough.
Firefighters tackle multiple vegetation fires in Canterbury
20 Pipiri 2026 | Emergency Information
Firefighters are responding to several vegetation fires caused by strong winds in Canterbury this afternoon.
Canterbury Vegetation Fires Update #2
20 Pipiri 2026 | Announcements
Canterbury Vegetation Fires Update #2