Mānawatia a Matariki!
We acknowledge and honour the appearance of Matariki, marking the new year for many Māori.
We acknowledge and honour the appearance of Matariki, marking the new year for many Māori.
Our winter fire safety campaign ‘See a fire before it starts’ will aim to get those at risk to better identify fire risks when using heaters, fireplaces and dryers, and to be safer when using them.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand and Scion have released the 2021/22 Wildfire Summary Report to provide data and insights to inform our planning for future wildfire seasons. The 2021/22 Wildfire Summary Report is available on our website(external link), along with a summary of findings.
Following the safety notice from WorkSafe, Fire and Emergency is asking our people to be on the lookout for Serene bathroom heater models: S2068, S207T, and S2069.
A refreshed Escape Planning/Smoke Alarms campaign will continue to nudge more New Zealand households to create their 3-Step-Escape Plan and make sure every bedroom, hallway and living area has a working smoke alarm.
Consultation is open from Thursday 15 February 2024 to Thursday 14 March 2024, 5pm.
A new ‘How to safely burn crop residue’ video has been developed to show rural and semi-rural communities how they can minimise risk when carrying out crop residue burns on their property.
Happy Lunar New Year to those of you celebrating this auspicious occasion!
MetService app users are now able to opt in to receive real-time Extreme Fire Danger and Severe Weather Warning notifications.
We know the devastating impact a wildfire can have on our communities, so it’s important for our communities to be prepared for a wildfire emergency.