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News & Blog Karere & Rangitaki
Beyond the numbers: adding your voices to our culture journey
At Fire and Emergency, we’re actively working towards our goal to provide a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all our people. We commissioned independent research and evaluation firm Scarlatti…
Reminder to submit consultation feedback by 4pm this Wednesday
This is a reminder that consultation on the proposal to restructure Fire and Emergency closes at 4pm this Wednesday.
Our next issue of Ignite is out now
In this issue, we take a look at Fire and Emergency’s new online Prepare for Wildfire planning tool, celebrate 25 years of Get Firewise, and take an inside look at…
New Supplier – Hauora Annual Health Checks
The Safety, Health and Wellbeing Directorate is pleased to announce that the contracts for Hauora Annual Health Checks have been awarded to Proactive Healthcare as well as Bay Occupational Health.
Happy International Volunteer Day
Today is International Volunteer Day. It’s a chance for us to say thank you to all of our Fire and Emergency personnel who give up their time to volunteer for…
Island Block Vegetation Fire – Operational Review Findings and Recommendations
The Island Block fire in October 2024 burned over 1,039 hectares of internationally significant wetland, and tested Fire and Emergency’s ability to respond to a complex, multi-agency incident.
Dr Sir John Te Ahikaiata Turei memorial Grant open for applications
The Grant provides focused financial support for anyone within the organisation learning te reo Māori at a recognised university/whare wānanga, training establishment or other appropriate body.
AFAC26 and WAFA26: Call for abstracts
Next year’s Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and Women and Firefighting Australasia (WAFA) conferences are being held in Melbourne between 18 to 21 August 2026.
International Mentorship Opportunity
Expressions of interest are sought from Fire and Emergency and partner agency personnel to be mentees or mentors as part of a pilot programme for developing wildfire capability.
Movember wrap-up – thank you for your support
As another Movember draws to a close, we want to extend a huge thank you to everyone at Fire and Emergency New Zealand who has taken part this year.