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January 2018 - South Island

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South Island Seasonal Fire Danger Outlook 2018

Small mercury spill in Cromwell

Fire and Emergency has been responding to a small spillage of mercury that occurred in a house in Cromwell about 12.30pm today.

Fire and Emergency honours recipients congratulated

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Chief Executive, Rhys Jones has congratulated six firefighters from Warkworth, Rotorua, Whanganui, Kirwee (Canterbury), Nuhaka (Hawkes Bay) and Wanaka, who were named in the New Year’s Honours list released today.

Fire and Emergency firefighters support United States

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has extended its international support fighting wildfires to the United States.

Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees

Fire and Emergency currently works with seven Local Advisory Committees (LACs) around the country to ensure communities’ voices and interests are reflected in our national and local planning.

Want to help prepare your community for an emergency?

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is calling on people to join one of initial seven Local Advisory Committees which will help make New Zealand communities more resilient in an emergency "We’re looking for people who can reflect the views and concerns of diverse community groups within their local area," says Fire and Emergency Board Chair Paul Swain.

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Nelson and Tasman Districts move to open fire season

Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s Nelson Tasman District will move to an open fire season from 8am Monday August 12, for the first time in almost 30 years.