Tag: fire_and_emergency_new_zealand
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TENDERS & AWARDS #18 | 10 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has opened a nationwide procurement for the ongoing supply of newly designed 2WD and 4WD Type 1 pumping appliances, the strongest new public-sector opportunity in this edition.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentTransportationEducationHealthEnergyBanking TENDERS & AWARDSNZ Public-Sector Procurement IntelligenceFire and Emergency New ZealandType 1 pumping appliancesDargaville High SchoolTangaroa CollegeHealth New ZealandCommunity Glaucoma Follow-up ServicesAuckland TransportDepartment of ConservationKiwiRailMBIENZ Government ProcurementGETStenders
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Fire and Emergency Handles 17 Calls During 67th Firefighters' Strike
Nine of the 17 incidents fell in strike-affected areas, and Fire and Emergency is urging the NZPFU to call off further walkouts while members vote on a settlement offer.
Employment and LaborLaw EnforcementDisastersGeneral PoliticsPolitics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationElectionLabour PartyEconomy Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionMegan Stifflerstrike actionHawke's BayDunedinemployment disputeFire and Emergency NZNZPFUstrikeEmployment Relations Authoritycollective bargaining
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Fire and Emergency Warns Public to Be Extra Careful During One-Hour Firefighter Strike
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members will strike for one hour on Wednesday 7 October. Fire and Emergency says all 111 calls will be answered but response times will be delayed in impacted areas.
Employment and LaborLaw EnforcementHealthSocial Issues Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters Unionstrike actionMegan StifflerHato Hone St JohnWellington Free Ambulance111 callsFire and Emergency NZ
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Fire and Emergency NZ "Disappointed" as Unions Take Structure Row to Employment Relations Authority
Fire and Emergency New Zealand says it is disappointed the PSA and NZPFU have filed legal proceedings over organisation structure changes, warning the challenge slows an already protracted process.
Law EnforcementEmployment and LaborLegal Fire and Emergency New ZealandPublic Service AssociationNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionEmployment Relations AuthorityDarryl Purdyorganisation structure changesHawke's BayFire and Emergency NZ
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Epsom Cordons After Fleeing Driver Arrested, Hazardous Materials Found
A fleeing driver was stopped at Market Road and Great South Road in Epsom after spikes were deployed, with hazardous materials found in the vehicle and cordons remaining in place.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceEpsomMarket RoadGreat South Roadfleeing driverhazardous materialsFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Gisborne Police Search for Mystery Hero Who Saved 89-Year-Old from House Fire
Gisborne Police are trying to identify a passerby who pulled an 89-year-old from a burning Aberdeen Road house early this morning, then left before emergency services arrived.
Law EnforcementDisasters GisborneNew Zealand Policehouse fireAberdeen RoadrescueJohn LoveFire and Emergency New Zealand
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TENDERS & AWARDS #13 | 3 October 2026 | NZ Public-Sector Procurement Intelligence
A concentrated Monday deadline window puts public-sector work in construction, transport, wastewater design, health navigation, risk software and environmental monitoring at the top of suppliers' weekend action lists.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborEnvironmentHealth NZ public-sector procurementGETS tendersFire and Emergency New ZealandQueenstown-Lakes District CouncilDepartment of ConservationWatercareCrown Infrastructure DeliveryTasman District CouncilHealth New ZealandTimaru District CouncilDunedin City Counciltender deadlinescontract awardstendersTENDERS & AWARDS
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Fire and Emergency Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Clocks Roll Forward
Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns half of house fire deaths involve people over 60, urging Kiwis to check smoke alarms and help older loved ones as daylight saving begins.
HealthSocial IssuesDisastersGeneral Weather Fire and Emergency New Zealandsmoke alarmsdaylight savinghouse firesTom Ronaldsonfire safetyFire and Emergency NZ
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Labour Pledges Independent Review into Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Labour's internal affairs spokesperson Lemauga Lydia Sosene says a Labour Government would review FENZ funding and operations, extend cancer cover and back ACC cover for volunteer firefighters.
Politics and GovernmentLabour PartyNational PartyEmployment and LaborHealthElection Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Labour PartyLemauga Lydia SoseneKieran McAnultyACCfirefightersoccupational cancer cover
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Fire and Emergency Warns Public to Be Extra Careful During One-Hour Firefighter Strike
New Zealand firefighters will strike for one hour on Wednesday 23 September. Fire and Emergency says all 111 calls will be answered but response times will be delayed in impacted areas.
Employment and LaborLaw EnforcementHealthSocial Issues Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters Unionstrike actionMegan StifflerHato Hone St JohnWellington Free AmbulanceFire and Emergency NZ
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Gas Leak Prompts Road Closures in Dunedin Central
Police and Fire and Emergency NZ respond to a reported gas leak on Princes Street, Dunedin, closing Princes and Dowling streets and urging motorists to avoid the area.
Law EnforcementTransportationDisasters New Zealand PoliceDunedingas leakroad closuresPrinces StreetDowling StreetFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Road Closures in Dunedin Central After Incident
Princes Street and Dowling Street in Dunedin Central are closed after an incident this afternoon, with Police called to assist Fire and Emergency New Zealand around 3pm.
Law EnforcementTransportation New Zealand PoliceDunedin CentralPrinces StreetDowling StreetRoad closuresFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Fire and Emergency NZ Apologises Over Fleet Failures After Inquiry
Fire and Emergency New Zealand accepts a parliamentary inquiry's findings on fleet management, apologising for procurement delays, weak oversight and inaccurate information given to the committee.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentCongressTransportationEmployment and Labor Fire and Emergency New ZealandGovernance and Administration Committeefleet managementRaveen JaduramprocurementMAN/Angloco Type 3Fire and Emergency NZ
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Select Committee Report Exposes Years of FENZ Failures, Says National MP Tim Costley
National MP Tim Costley says a Select Committee report lays bare years of FENZ failures, including 30 trucks bought in 2019 that remain unused seven years later.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressState GovernmentsTransportation Fire and Emergency New ZealandTim CostleyGovernance and Administration Select CommitteeNew Zealand National Partyfire trucksprocurementNew Zealand ParliamentNZ National PartyElection
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Greens Say Minister Should Have Acted Sooner on FENZ Leadership Concerns
Green Party spokesperson Mike Davidson says Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden should have acted on firefighters' warnings about FENZ leadership long before today.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsOther PartiesEmployment and LaborLegal Green PartyMike DavidsonFire and Emergency New ZealandBrooke van VeldenProfessional Firefighters UnionSerious Fraud OfficeElection
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Fire and Emergency Apologises for Fleet Failures After Inquiry
Fire and Emergency New Zealand accepts a parliamentary inquiry's findings on fleet management, apologising for procurement delays, weak oversight and inaccurate information given to the committee.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsCongressEmployment and LaborTransportation Fire and Emergency New ZealandRaveen JaduramGovernance and Administration Committeefleet managementMAN/Angloco Type 3procurementFire and Emergency NZ
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Fire and Emergency Welcomes Home Final North American Wildfire Contingent
New Zealand welcomes home its third and largest contingent of firefighters from North American wildfires, as Fire and Emergency prepares for heightened wildfire risk from a predicted Super El Niño.
USACanadaDisastersEnvironmentClimate ChangeFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Fire and Emergency New ZealandWildfireNorth AmericaMegan StifflerSuper El NiñoWashington StateEmergency ResponseFire and Emergency NZ
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Four Fire and Emergency Personnel Receive King's Birthday Honours
Four Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from Auckland, Dunedin, Ōmokoroa and Richmond were presented with King's Birthday Honours at Government House in Wellington.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEnvironmentLaw Enforcement Fire and Emergency New ZealandKing's Birthday HonoursDame Cindy KiroNew Zealand Order of MeritKing's Service MedalRaveen JaduramGovernment House WellingtonFire and Emergency NZ
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One Dead, One Injured in Matakana Island House Fire
Police confirm one person died and another was treated for burns after a house fire on Paama Court, Matakana Island, with an investigation under way into the cause.
Law EnforcementDisasters Matakana Islandhouse fireNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New ZealandPaama Courtfatal fireDave Marshall
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Man charged following fires in Kerikeri
A 19-year-old man has been charged with arson after two suspicious fires in Kerikeri, including a blaze that significantly damaged a café next to the historic Stone Store and Pioneer House.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasia KerikeriArsonNew Zealand PoliceKaikohe District CourtStone StorePioneer HouseFire and Emergency New Zealand
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Wellington Emergency Services Perform Swift Rescue at Queen's Wharf
Wellington Police and Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews swiftly rescued a man from Queen's Wharf last night. Officers swam to the struggling individual, ensuring his safety through collaborative emergency efforts.
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Driver Rescued from Mt Lyford Floodwaters by Specialist Teams
Fire and Emergency New Zealand's specialist water rescue teams saved a driver from floodwaters near Mt Lyford. Pre-deployed from Canterbury, these teams are now responding to a crash on Inland Kaikoura Road, urging public safety on affected roads.
WeatherLaw EnforcementTransportationGeneral WeatherEnvironmentSocial Issues Fire and Emergency New ZealandWater RescueMt LyfordKaikouraFloodwatersRoad SafetyCanterburyFire and Emergency NZ
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Fire and Emergency NZ Warns Public of Strike Impact
Fire and Emergency New Zealand advises the public to be extra careful during a one-hour strike by the NZPFU today, July 1, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, as response times may be delayed.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Fire and Emergency New ZealandNZPFUstrikepublic safetyemergency servicesMegan StifflerFire and Emergency NZ
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Canterbury and Marlborough Vegetation Fires Largely Under Control
Multiple vegetation fires in Canterbury and Marlborough were largely contained by Saturday evening, with easing winds and rain assisting firefighters. Crews remain vigilant due to dry conditions and ongoing wind risks, urging caution for outdoor fires.
Law EnforcementWeatherEnvironmentGeneral WeatherFederal Government CanterburyMarlboroughVegetation FiresFire and Emergency New ZealandWildfiresEmergency ServicesFire and Emergency NZ
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Canterbury Hit by Multiple Vegetation Fires Amid Strong Winds
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is responding to several vegetation fires across Canterbury, including blazes in Hurinui, Rolleston, Gebbies Valley, and Mount Culverden, fueled by strong winds. Officials urge caution and checking old burn-offs.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesGeneral Weather Fire and Emergency New ZealandCanterburyVegetation FiresHurinuiRollestonGebbies ValleyMount CulverdenFire and Emergency NZ
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Two Men Charged with Arson After Point Chevalier Fire
Two men, aged 26 and 50, have been charged with arson following a garage fire in Point Chevalier overnight. Police located the suspects after area enquiries and witness descriptions.
Law EnforcementLegal ArsonPoint ChevalierAucklandNew Zealand PoliceFire and Emergency New ZealandCriminal JusticeSutherland Road
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Fire and Emergency NZ Warns Public of Delayed Responses During Friday Strike
Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns of delayed response times during a one-hour strike by the NZPFU on June 19. The public is urged to be extra careful, as FENZ prioritizes emergencies and volunteer crews will respond from further locations.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Fire and Emergency New ZealandNew Zealand Professional Firefighters UnionStrike actionEmergency servicesBrendan NallyPublic safetyFire and Emergency NZ
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Government to Review FENZ Funding Amid Farmer Concerns
The New Zealand Government is reviewing Fire and Emergency New Zealand's funding model following calls from Federated Farmers. Farmers are concerned about rising levy costs and declining rural services, urging a broader review of service levels.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyAgricultureEmployment and LaborLegal Federated FarmersFire and Emergency New ZealandFENZfundingrural servicesinsurance leviesfarmingelection
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Minister Initiates Review of FENZ Funding Model
New Zealand's Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has launched a review into Fire and Emergency New Zealand's funding. The current insurance levy system, established in 1975, is being questioned for fairness and suitability given FENZ's expanded non-fire responsibilities and…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyLegal Brooke van VeldenFire and Emergency New ZealandDepartment of Internal AffairsFunding SystemInsurance LevyEmergency ServicesNew Zealand Government
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FENZ Honors 11,800 Volunteers During National Volunteer Week
Fire and Emergency New Zealand celebrates over 11,800 volunteers for National Volunteer Week, acknowledging their 24/7 dedication and the crucial support from families and employers that enables their vital community service.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementHealthFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation Fire and Emergency New ZealandVolunteersNational Volunteer WeekKerry GregoryCommunity ServiceEmergency ResponseFire and Emergency NZ