Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade

07/08/2026

If you’re lighting an outdoor fire during the open fire season, please let Fire and Emergency New Zealand know first by calling 0800 377 2346.

A quick phone call helps avoid unnecessary emergency callouts and keeps everyone informed. 🔥🚒

20/06/2026

| Fire crews are heading back to several wildfire sites across Canterbury to extinguish remaining hot spots and continue the clean-up.

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20/06/2026

Update @ 1615hrs - We are in attendance at a large fire in Selwyn Road, Rolleston. Please stay away from the area to allow our crews to work safely to get this fire under control.

Fire and Emergency are in attendance at multiple wildfires across the Canterbury District.

We are currently at a large wildfire outside of the Hawarden township. This fire was reported to us at 14:18hrs. We have 16 fire appliances on scene and 1 helicopter on route. The fire is not threatening the township. The fire is not contained or controlled at this stage. Please stay away from the area and allow our crews to work safely.

We are also in attendance at a fire in Mount Culverden, where 8 fire appliances are currently trying to control a wildfire.

We have 7 crews in attendance at a fire near Waiau and 14 crews at a fire in Gebbies Valley. These fires are under control with crews working to make sure they are fully extinguished.

We have been in attendance at a scrub fire near Intake Rd, Kirwee since 08.35. Crews have worked hard to get this fire under control and are now making sure it is fully extinguished.

It is important that anyone who has had a fire in the past few weeks checks on them NOW to make sure they are fully extinguished!

16/02/2026

Mayor Phil Mauger made the declaration at 12pm following the impact of the wet weather such as flooding, fallen trees, slips, landslides and loss of communication and power to some areas, overnight and this morning.

Avoid unnecessary travel and stay safe. We are here to help.

A Local State of Emergency has today been declared for Banks Peninsula.

16/02/2026

FYI - be safe out there.

Be advised that there are road closures in the Little River township SH75 between Barclay rd to council hill rd and SH75 between western valley rd to church rd, A small diversion can be taken if absolutely required down chuch rd onto western valley rd.

24/12/2025

Our volunteers continue to give their time while balancing work, family, and training, and their commitment to the Banks Peninsula community makes us incredibly proud.

While the holidays are a time to rest, the Banks Peninsula Volunteer Fire Brigade remains on call 24/7. With increased visitor numbers over summer, please park considerately and keep access clear for emergency services on the peninsula’s narrow streets. Roads will be busy, so plan ahead and travel safely.

We wish our community and visitors a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

26/11/2025

⚠️ High Wind Warning ⚠️

MetService has issued an orange wind warning for severe gale northwesterlies of up to 120km for the Canterbury High Country and the plains near the foothills for tomorrow Thursday 27th November. Fire and Emergency are warning people of an increased fire risk from today.

We ask people to do the following:
❌ Avoid lighting any new outdoor fires
✅ Thoroughly extinguish any existing fires and old burn piles
✅ Always visit www.checkitsalright.nz prior to lighting any outdoor fire and check your local weather conditions
✅ Phone 111 if you have a fire that is getting out of control

For a demonstration on how to safely extinguish a burn pile click the link below 👇
https://www.facebook.com/reel/2728138930853997

04/11/2025

We had a wonderful social gathering, and it was great to see so many of you come along with your families. Your participation made the event warm, lively, and memorable. A sincere thank-you to everyone for the time, effort, and commitment you continue to give in serving our communities. Your dedication and teamwork are deeply appreciated and make a real difference every day.

We would also like to extend our special thanks to the Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade crew for facilitating and supporting us with this event. Your hospitality and effort helped make the evening such a success.