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Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAs)

What are PFAS?

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 responds to church fires in Masterton

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have attended four church fires in Masterton this morning, which started between 4.25am and 4.35am.

Fire and Emergency New Zealand support for Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti today

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have been assisting with the East Coast severe weather event today which has particularly impacted the communities of Haumoana and Wairoa.

Multiple vegetation fires in vicinity of Tongariro National Park

Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews are responding to a fire on the eastern side of State Highway 47 in the vicinity of Tongariro National Park.

Volunteer on the West Coast

Fire restrictions for Mackenzie Basin

Fire restrictions are being put in place for the Mackenzie Basin as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the risk of wildfire over the summer.

Restrictions on outdoor fires in much of South Canterbury

Much of South Canterbury is moving into a restricted fire season today, meaning that a permit will be required to light most kinds of outdoor fires.