Our 3-Step Escape Plan

Parts of Canterbury move to a restricted fire season

The Canterbury plains and coastal fire zones will move from a prohibited to a restricted fire season from 0800 hours on Friday 15 March, until further notice.

Hawke's Bay people urged to be vigilant about fire danger

Fire crews in Hawke’s Bay have attended a number of vegetation fires over the last few days and Fire and Emergency New Zealand is asking people to be extra vigilant as we get into some very hot days over the next two to three weeks.

Proactive releases, OIA responses and Data Sharing

Proactive releases To be transparent and open about our work, we will release reports, briefings and other documents that are in the public interest.

Te Waikoropupū Springs project hopes to reduce fire risk

Volunteers are planting low flammability native plants to reduce a high fire risk at the iconic Te Waikoropupū Springs in Nelson.

Wellington building fire update #3

information about the fire at 160 Adelaide road Newtown

Firefighters attending 250% more rubbish fires under lockdown

Rubbish fires have more than doubled during the lockdown period compared to previous years and Fire and Emergency is asking people to stop burning.

Volunteer on the West Coast

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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