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Northland and Auckland Severe Weather Event Update #1

9 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is currently responding to multiple weather related incidents due to the severe weather across the upper North Island.

Fire and Emergency celebrates Canterbury station openings

8 May 2023 | Announcements

Fire and Emergency is celebrating significant work being completed in its post-earthquake reconstruction programme in Christchurch.

Fire and Emergency severe weather event update #2

4 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues to closely monitor the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends specialist resources.

Honouring our firefighters on International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi

4 May 2023 | Announcements

Today is International Firefighters’ Day, Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi, a day when people around the world recognise and honour the mahi of all firefighters and the

Fire and Emergency prepares for incoming severe weather

3 May 2023 | Emergency Information

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is closely monitoring the weather warnings across the country to inform where it sends additional resources - if they are needed.

Auckland City Station Asbestos Update

2 May 2023 | Announcements

Update on asbestos testing and remediating at Auckland City Fire Station

Open fire season for Marlborough District

18 April 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season in Marlborough has been revoked as of 8.00am 19 April 2023 until further notice.

Open fire season for Mid South Canterbury

12 April 2023 | Fire Season Updates

The restricted fire season in all of the Mid South Canterbury High Country has been revoked.