Fire crews dealt with two vegetation fires during today's strike. Photo / RNZ / Samuel RillstoneAlready a subscriber? Fire and Emergency NZ warns of public risk as 18 calls received during strikeFire crews dealt with two vegetation fires during today's strike. Photo / RNZ / Samuel RillstoneBy RNZFire and Emergency New Zealand is warning that ongoing strikes are putting the public at risk. It received 18 calls during today’s strike, and 10 cases were in areas impacted by the industrial action.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 06, 2026 11:51 UTC