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New fire station opens in Marlborough
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements
Flaxbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate the official opening of their new fire station on Sunday.
Fire and Emergency received calls for 12 incidents during today’s strike
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand attended 12 incidents during the midday to 1pm strike. Eight in areas impacted by the strike.
Kaiteriteri gas leak - final update
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is now scaling back its response to a gas leak near Kaiteriteri’s beachfront.
Firefighters respond to large gas leak in Kaiteriteri
17 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
People are being advised to stay away from Kaiteriteri this morning while firefighters deal with a large gas leak near the town’s beachfront.
Fire and Emergency reminds public to be extra careful while strike action takes place
16 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Announcements
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning the public that the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) will undertake a strike tomorrow.
Fire ban lifted in parts of Otago
15 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving the Otago Central, Naseby and Lakes zones into a restricted fire season as of 8am on Wednesday 15 April.
Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone moves to open fire season
14 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Fire Season Updates
The Manawatū-Whanganui coastal zone will move into an open fire season from 8am Tuesday 14 April, until further notice.
Cyclone Vaianu Response Update #2
12 Paengawhāwhā 2026 | Emergency Information
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is continuing to respond to 111 calls for assistance in areas affected by Cyclone Vaianu.