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Dry conditions prompt fire restrictions in Otago’s alpine area

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Otago’s alpine area into a restricted fire season from 8am, Wednesday 5 February until further notice.

Fire and Emergency seeks community voices for new Manawatū-Whanganui 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.

Fire and Emergency received calls to 18 incidents during today’s strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 18 incidents between 12pm - 1pm today, Friday 17 October, the time of the strike action by members of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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Fire restrictions lifted in wider Wellington area

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is moving Wellington, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Kapiti Coast into an open fire season from 8am on Monday 31 March, until further notice.

Fire and Emergency transitions to monitoring phase at Matakana Island

Fire and Emergency is transitioning to a monitoring phase at Matakana Island before commencing the process of handing the fireground back to the landowners.

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.

Fire and Emergency received calls for 17 incidents during today’s strike

Fire and Emergency New Zealand received calls for 17 incidents between midday and 1pm today, Friday 5 June, the thirty-sixth time the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has taken strike action.