Loafers Lodge update

Fire and Emergency acknowledge the work of the New Zealand Police in bringing criminal charges against people involved with the management and operation of the Loafers Lodge building.

We will not be making any public comment due to the ongoing Police investigation and prosecution. Please refer all media enquiries to Fire and Emergency at media@fireandemergency.nz.

For more information, please refer to the New Zealand Police media statement: Manslaughter charges for three people related to the Loafers Lodge fatal fire(external link).

Our thoughts remain with those who lost their lives during this tragic incident and those who have been impacted by this in some way.

If you have been impacted by the events at Loafers Lodge, or any other event, there are a range of support services on offer. Please do not hesitate to use these. Likewise, you can contact your manager or local wellbeing advisor if you prefer.