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Message from our Chair: Firefighters recognised with New Year’s Honours

24/12/2025 | Honours & Awards | National

Board Chair Rebecca Keoghan has congratulated seven firefighters who have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list.

Nominations are open for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Awards

03/11/2025 | Achievements, Honours & Awards | National

We are calling for nominations for the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Awards.

Greerton Volunteer Fire Brigade improving their knowledge of Māori culture

15/09/2025 | Honours & Awards | National

Last month, the Greerton Volunteer Fire Brigade each received their Tohu for their commitment to working in partnership with Māori as tangata whenua and dedication to progressing knowledge and understanding of Māori culture.

NHQ Ngā Tohu Raukura Celebrating Success Awards

12/09/2025 | Honours & Awards | National

Nominations for the NHQ Ngā Tohu Raukura (Celebrating Success) Awards are now open!

Cooks Beach volunteer wins Annual Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Hero Award

14/05/2025 | Honours & Awards | National

Cooks Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade’s Mila Smith de Zeeuw has been named the recipient of the Annual Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Hero Award.

Honours night celebrates 285 years combined service

24/02/2025 | Honours & Awards | National

NorthCom celebrated 285 years of combined service to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and its predecessors at their Honours night.

Waimarino firefighter couple celebrate 30 years of service

04/11/2024 | Achievements, Honours & Awards, Volunteer | Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3), National

Peter Pehi, Rural Controller and wife Heni Butler, Senior Firefighter, both with the Waimarino Volunteer Fire Brigade, were recognised for their dedicated service to the community at an honours night in Ohakune.

Wellington Operational Support Unit celebrates 125 years of serving the community

21/10/2024 | Honours & Awards, Event | Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3), National

It was a night of commemoration and celebration with old friends and new, as Wellington Operational Support Unit (WOSU) marked their 125th anniversary on 15 October.

NHQ Ngā Tohu nominations close this week!

08/10/2024 | Achievements, Honours & Awards | National

Nominations for our inaugural NHQ Ngā Tohu Celebrating Success Awards close on 11 October. Please submit your nomination today!

Introducing our NHQ Ngā Tohu Raukura Celebrating Success Awards

11/09/2024 | Achievements, Honours & Awards | National

Each year, our five regions present Ngā Tohu Raukura Celebrating Success awards to individuals and teams, recognising the outstanding contributions people make across our organisation. This year we are introducing Ngā Tohu Raukura to recognise our NHQ personnel.

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