Emergency Alerts

18 March 2026 | STAY INSIDE notice

North Waikato moves to restricted fire season

19 Poutūterangi 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 Poutūterangi 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 Poutūterangi 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 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Eleven incidents during today's NZPFU strike

Fire and Emergency and FECA reach agreement strengthening leadership and community outcomes

12 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency FECA agreement strengthening leadership and community outcomes reached

Prohibited Fire Season in Otago’s Lakes Zone from Thursday

11 Poutūterangi 2026 | Fire Season Updates

A total fire ban will take effect in the Otago Lakes Zone tomorrow morning (Thursday 12 March).

Fire and Emergency received calls for 18 incidents during today’s NZPFU strike

9 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

18 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's NZPFU strike

6 Poutūterangi 2026 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today's strike.