Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex Chief Fire Officer and Life Member Noel Thian (Sam). A funeral to celebrate Sam’s life will be held at 10am on Saturday 1st April 2023 at Lamb and Hayward, 467 Wairakei Road Burnside, Christchurch. Undress uniform with no hats/caps.
Ngunguru Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-operational support Allan Cox on Saturday. Funeral details:
Thursday March 30th - 1230 @Newberry Funeral Home. Undress uniform (no caps) for guard of honour.
Wellington Fire Brigade advises of the passing of George McKay (Paddy) on Sunday 26 March 2023.
Ngunguru Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-operational support Allan Cox on Saturday 25 March 2023. Funeral details to follow.
Kaikohe Fire Brigade advises of the passing of ex-firefighter and Life Member Derek Guerin. A service to celebrate Derek's life will be held at the Kerikeri Rugby Club, Heritage Bypass, Kerikeri on Sunday 26 March at 1300hrs.
Ross Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Brigade Secretary and Operational Support member, Kim Morrice on Sunday 12 March 2023.
Christchurch Fire Brigade advises the passing of Paul Habgood on Sunday, 12 March 2023. Paul was a ex blue watch member of the Christchurch Fire Brigade
A private cremation has been held for Paul.
Apiti Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of Michael Wells on Monday, 13 March 2023. Michael was a current member of the Apiti Volunteer Fire Brigade and previously Bunnythorpe and Halcombe brigades, serving 20 years.
Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Ray Andrews. Ray was a valued Life Member of the Rangiora Volunteer Fire Brigade and a Gold Star Association member. We acknowledge his commitment to the brigade and his community over the many years he served as a volunteer firefighter.
Rahotu Volunteer Fire Brigade advises the passing of former Firefighter Nathan Haigh. Nathan served twice at Rahotu from 12 August 1996 to 10 May 1999 and then 25 November 2002 to 13 May 2005.
