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Overview of Fire Related Mortality data for New Zealand 1991-1997 - report #29 (2001)

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Evaluation of NZFS programmes targeted at years 7&8 and secondary schools - Report #129 (2013)

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An evaluation of the ‘Be Firewise’ programme aimed at Year 7 and 8 students.

Quantifying the change in high country fire hazard from wilding trees - Report #127 (2013)

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This research aimed to define the geographical distribution of wildings in NZ high country and describe the fire hazards associated with wildings.

Impact of Emerging social change and technological developments on fire service operations - report #121 (2010)

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This research aims to evaluate the social changes of most significance to fire risk in the community and therefore of most importance to the NZFS.

Public reminded to take care with controlled burns

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is reminding people across Hawke’s Bay to take extra care when undertaking controlled burns.

Port Hills fire update #22

The colder weather combined with a small amount of rain overnight on Monday helped cool the Port Hills fireground, but this has made for challenging, slippery conditions on Tuesday.

Final update - Kirwee fire

Firefighters expect to have the fire at Kirwee extinguished this afternoon, with the plan to hand the site back to the landowners when this milestone is achieved.

Waiharara fire – 5 January update

Firefighters have now been working on the fire at Waiharara in the Far North for 19 days.