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Check It’s Alright before you light fireworks this Guy Fawkes

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is urging people to take greater care with fireworks this year.

Outdoor fires restricted in parts of Otago, fireworks ban for Lakes

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has banned fireworks in the Queenstown Lakes area, and restricted open-air fires in the Strath Taieri, Coastal Waitaki and Lakes areas from 8am on Friday 20 December until further notice.

Fire and Emergency warns against complacency this long weekend

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is warning against complacency this long weekend.

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years

Reefton Volunteer Fire Brigade will celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community with a special event at Labour Weekend.

Local Advisory Committee's draft criteria and position descriptions

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand proposes restructure to build modern and effective emergency service

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing to restructure its organisation to ensure it can sustainably, effectively and efficiently meet New Zealanders’ needs both now and in the future.

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrates 150 years serving the Rangiora community

Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating one-and-a-half centuries of serving its community at an event taking place at the station next month.

Congratulations to our six recipients of Royal Honours

Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated six firefighters and support personnel from Blenheim, Porirua, Waipawa, Ngaruawahia, Mapua and Omarama who have been recognised in the 2022 New Year’s Honours list released today.