Tag: fire_and_emergency_nz

• Fire and Emergency Handles 17 Calls During 67th Firefighters' Strike

  9 Oct 2026 2:50 p.m.

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency Warns Public to Be Extra Careful During One-Hour Firefighter Strike

  6 Oct 2026 4:04 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ "Disappointed" as Unions Take Structure Row to Employment Relations Authority

  6 Oct 2026 3:55 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency Urges Smoke Alarm Checks as Clocks Roll Forward

  24 Sep 2026 8:27 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency Warns Public to Be Extra Careful During One-Hour Firefighter Strike

  22 Sep 2026 4:11 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ Apologises Over Fleet Failures After Inquiry

  18 Sep 2026 7:16 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency Apologises for Fleet Failures After Inquiry

  16 Sep 2026 5:28 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency Welcomes Home Final North American Wildfire Contingent

  16 Sep 2026 9:38 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Four Fire and Emergency Personnel Receive King's Birthday Honours

  15 Sep 2026 4:47 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Driver Rescued from Mt Lyford Floodwaters by Specialist Teams

  7 Jul 2026 11:04 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ Warns Public of Strike Impact

  1 Jul 2026 12:24 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Gas Leak Prompts Road Closures in Wellington's Mount Victoria

  30 Jun 2026 11:14 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

  Emergency services are responding to a gas leak in Mount Victoria, Wellington, near Pirie and Austin Streets. The area is cordoned off, and the public is advised to avoid the intersection, though no injuries have been reported.

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• Canterbury and Marlborough Vegetation Fires Largely Under Control

  21 Jun 2026 2:05 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Canterbury Hit by Multiple Vegetation Fires Amid Strong Winds

  20 Jun 2026 5:56 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ Warns Public of Delayed Responses During Friday Strike

  18 Jun 2026 3:59 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• FENZ Honors 11,800 Volunteers During National Volunteer Week

  15 Jun 2026 10:22 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  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.

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• Fire and Emergency New Zealand Personnel Honored in King's Birthday List

  1 Jun 2026 9:48 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  Six Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel from across the country have been recognized in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours for their decades of service and significant contributions to community safety and resilience.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ Warns of Delayed Responses Amid Firefighter Strikes

  28 May 2026 3:44 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns of delayed responses due to NZPFU strikes starting May 29, 12-1 pm. Public urged to be extra careful as volunteer crews will cover, prioritizing emergencies.

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• Fire and Emergency NZ Warns Public of Strike-Related Response Delays

  27 May 2026 2:11 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  Fire and Emergency New Zealand advises the public to be extra cautious as firefighters strike today, May 27, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Response times may be delayed, with volunteer crews covering emergencies.

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• Fire and Emergency New Zealand Personnel Receive New Year Royal Honours

  22 May 2026 9:23 a.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  Six dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand personnel and one Land Search and Rescue volunteer have been recognized with New Year Royal Honours for their decades of service to community safety and resilience across New Zealand.

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• FENZ Warns Public of Delayed Responses During Firefighter Strikes

  21 May 2026 5:11 p.m. · Source: Fire and Emergency NZ

  Fire and Emergency New Zealand warns of delayed response times during upcoming NZPFU strike action on May 22. The public is urged to be extra careful as FENZ prioritizes emergencies and coordinates with other services.

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