Takirimaiteata (Taki) Turner
Takirimaiteata (Taki) Turner
11. 06. 1943 - 01. 05. 2024
Taki initially worked for the NZ Fire Service as our Tainui liaison creating rich channels of communication and engagementment for the then Fire Service.
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International Firefighters' Day 2024
Tomorrow is International Firefighters’ Day | Whakanuia Ngā Kaipatuahi
AFAC National Memorial Livestream: Thursday, 2 May
Tomorrow, fire and emergency services personnel, families and dignitaries will gather in Canberra to commemorate those who have died in the line of duty.
Our 2024 stakeholder survey is underway
On Monday we launched our fourth annual survey of external partners and stakeholders. The survey runs from 29 April to 26 May 2024.
Community Readiness and Recovery in action: Maraekakaho
Cyclone Gabrielle prompts Maraekakaho, a small, rural town just outside of Hastings, to work towards being better prepared for emergency events.
Rodger Gillespie UPDATED
Rodger Gillespie, Life Member of the Cust Volunteer Fire Brigade, passed away on Monday 29 April 2024. Rodger served 47 years. Funeral service will be held Monday 6th May 1:00pm at the Cust Community Centre.
Full undress uniform, medals, and cap.
Share your feedback on proposed processes to better support Volunteer Brigade Leaders
We’re looking to introduce some changes to better support our Volunteer Brigade Leaders and we welcome your feedback on these proposals.
Merv George UPDATED
Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade advise of the passing of past Chief Fire Officer Merv George on 28 April 2024. Merv has been a member of the Whitianga Volunteer Fire Brigade for 48 years, with 34 years as Chief Fire Officer.
Type 3 next generation appliance procurement moves a step closer
Rotation 2 of the evaluation of our Type 3 next generation appliances has ended.
Graeme Howarth
Waikato District advise of the passing of Ex-CFO, Graeme Howarth of Cambridge Volunteer Fire Brigade passed away on Saturday. Funeral details TBA