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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.

New first response unit in Waverley to boost emergency care

A new first response unit in Waverley will enhance emergency medical response for the local community in South Taranaki, providing faster treatment in critical situations and protecting more lives.

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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.

People reminded not to light fires when visiting islands off Northland this summer

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people not to light fires on islands that are public conservation land this summer following campfires being lit on Motumaire near Paihia, and Waewaetorea in the outer Bay of Islands.

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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Parikino and Waiinu fire update #2

Parikino fire Fire and Emergency New Zealand Incident Controller Nigel Dravitzki says lower temperatures, moderate wind and rainfall over the last 24 hours has helped with firefighting efforts at Lismore Forest near Parikino. "The crews and support staff have been working hard today alongside New Zealand Defence and the Department of Conservation to knock back the fire," he says.

Fire and Emergency NZ hopeful for progress with bargaining

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is hopeful for settlement of a collective agreement with the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) after receiving recommendations made by mediator/facilitator Graeme Colgan.