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Firefighters remain at the scene of three South Island vegetation fires

Fire crews and three helicopters have contained a fire burning on a steep hillside above Lake Dunstan in Central Otago and will continue working in strong winds to secure the perimeter until dark.

Restricted Fire Season and temporary fireworks ban for parts of Otago

The Queenstown Lakes District is moving to a restricted fire season on Christmas Eve, at the same time as a short-term prohibition on the use of private fireworks in the Central Otago, Lakes and Upper Waitaki areas will come into force.

New local leadership structure at Fire and Emergency

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has today reached a milestone as New Zealand’s first unified firefighting organisation, marking the stand-up of 17 new districts.

Fire and Emergency King’s Birthday honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated four Fire and Emergency personnel from Oxford, Fox Glacier, Matatā and Taihape, who were recognised in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List released today.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand is our country’s unified fire and emergency services organisation that proudly serves our communities 24/7, 365 days a year.

Fire and Emergency honours' recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Milton (Otago), Auckland, Matata (Bay of Plenty), Warkworth, Carterton, and Whitianga who were named in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list released today.

Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade set to turn 150 years old

Ashburton people are invited to a special event at Ashburton Fire Station on 23 November to celebrate 150 years of volunteer firefighters keeping their community safe.

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