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New World Victoria Park fire

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a fire at New World Victoria Park in Auckland.

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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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.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand seeks more volunteers for North Canterbury

North Canterbury volunteer fire brigades had a flat-out summer putting out a number of wildfires across the region.

Fire and Emergency wants everyone to do their bit to help prevent wildfires this summer

New Zealanders are being urged to take practical steps to lower the risk of fires this summer.

Don't invite disaster - keep your grass short

Warmer and wetter than usual conditions during spring have led to massive grass growth around the motu - but that could mean a greater fire risk this summer, Fire and Emergency says.

Fire and Emergency focused on reaching agreement despite more strike action

Fire and Emergency remains focused on finding a resolution with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union despite the union issuing notices for further strike action.

Fire and Emergency NZ alerted to 12 incidents in urban areas during strike period

Deputy National Commander Brendan Nally says Fire and Emergency NZ was alerted to 12 incidents in the main urban areas covered primarily by career firefighters between 11am and 12pm today (Friday 19 August). There were 22 calls to Fire and Emergency in total across the country.