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Six-person team to assist with wildfire response in Canada

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is deploying six incident management specialists to Canada this week to support the country’s response to extensive wildfires.

OIA 20553 - All incidents attended by stations and incident types for 2025

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Official Information Act request - OIA 20553 response

Improving the Fire Safety Knowledge and Practices of Vulnerable Groups -report #8 (2000)

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Tongariro National Park Fire Update #2

Thirteen crews of firefighters from eight brigades are working on the fire in the Tongariro National Park, supported by helicopters with monsoon buckets.

Smoke Advisory for fire near Kerikeri

Fire and Emergency crews are responding to a building fire at a tyre centre on State Highway 10 near Kerikeri in Northland.

Parikino and Waiinu fire update #2

Parikino fire Fire and Emergency New Zealand Incident Controller Nigel Dravitzki says lower temperatures, moderate wind and rainfall over the last 24 hours has helped with firefighting efforts at Lismore Forest near Parikino. "The crews and support staff have been working hard today alongside New Zealand Defence and the Department of Conservation to knock back the fire," he says.

Tasman and Nelson landowners asked to delay outdoor burning

Landowners in the Tasman and Nelson districts are being asked to delay lighting non-essential fires while the area remains in COVID Alert Level 3.

Lee Valley Update #6

Firefighters, helicopters and two heavy machinery operators are continuing their efforts to bring the Lee Valley fire under control.