23/05/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Hutt–Wairarapa Operational Support Unit advise of the passing of Lawrence Wilbur Snelgar on 12 May. Lawrence served with the Marton Volunteer Fire Brigade from 1952 until 1954, the Wellington Fire Station from 1955 to 1956 and the Lower Hutt Central Fire station from 1956 until 1981.
16/05/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Urenui brigade announce the passing of Eifion Williams, ex-member of Urenui Brigade and former mechanic at Bell Block Service Centre.
The funeral will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, 17 Grey Street, Waitara. Commencing at 11:00 on Friday 24th May.
16/05/2024
| Event,
Respect, inclusion and culture
| National
Tomorrow is Pink Shirt Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and support working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusiveness.
16/05/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
It is with heavy hearts that the Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade advises of the passing of Qualified Firefighter Davina Solomon.
Davina served with both the Foxton and Levin Volunteer Fire Brigades, starting her firefighter journey with the Foxton Brigade in August 2015.
15/05/2024
| ICT/Technology
| National
From 26 June 2024, all staff travel bookings will be processed by our new travel provider, Tandem Travel.
14/05/2024
| Operational,
Training,
Emergency management
| National
Earlier this month teams from across the Region came together at Te Hiku Region HQ for a three-day SIMEX.
14/05/2024
| Event
| National
It’s Privacy Week, an opportunity for the whole organisation to take a moment to take stock of the types of information we deal with and make sure we are handling that information for its intended purpose.
14/05/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
It is with great sadness that Mangonui Volunteer Fire Brigade announces the passing of Operational Support Officer Alan Moros. Alan first joined the brigade in 2005. His funeral will be held at Our Lady Of The Sacred Heart church in Epsom, Auckland on Friday 17 May at 10am.
14/05/2024
| In Memoriam
| National
Update – memorial serviceA memorial service for Gary will be held at 11. 00am on Friday 17 May 2024 at the Tauherenikau Race Course, SH2, Featherston. Fire and Emergency personnel are invited to attend in undress uniform with medals, but no caps.
09/05/2024
| National
Public consultation on the proposed Fire and Emergency levy for the period 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2029 closes on 17 May 2024 at 5pm.