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Celebrating 150 years of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

One-and-a-half centuries of firefighting in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland will be celebrated at a major event taking place in Auckland next month.

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Annual Report 2019/20 – Fire and Emergency New Zealand

We have released our Annual Report for 2019/20 which showcases our achievements and priorities over the past financial year.

Restricted fire season revoked for South Marlborough

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is revoking the restricted fire season for South Marlborough from 8am Friday 17 May, until further notice.

Investigation into Pigeon Valley Fire classifies it as accidental

An investigation into one of New Zealand’s largest plantation forest fires has classified the fire as accidental.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Bay of Plenty Local Advisory Committee

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.

Kirwee fire update #10

Firefighters have continued to make good process on extinguishing the fire at Kirwee on Tuesday.

Bans are in place for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale

The private use of charcoal barbecues, charcoal grills, wood-fired pizza ovens and chiminea are banned for Southland’s Sandy Point and Edendale until further notice.