From personal experience to community impact: championing fire safety for Pasifika seasonal workers

04/04/2025 | Respect, inclusion and culture, Risk reduction, Community engagement, Strategic relationships | Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3)

Every year, approximately 20,000 Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) workers come to Aotearoa New Zealand to contribute to our horticulture industry. Many of these workers come from island nations in the South Pacific, bringing with them unique perspectives on fire safety.

Fire and Emergency seeking community voices for new Local Advisory Committees

12/03/2024 | Recruitment, Strategic relationships | Ngā Tai ki te Puku (previously Region 2), Te Ūpoko (previously Region 3), Te Ihu (previously Region 4), Te Kei (previously Region 5), National

We’re on a journey towards having a committee in every district across the country. We are establishing four additional LACs, in Southland, Taranaki, Waikato and Nelson-Tasman. At the same time, we are also recruiting for new members for our existing Hawke’s Bay LAC.