Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade

21/05/2026

Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Lloyd on receiving the KSM, in recognition of his dedication and outstanding service to our brigade and the wider community.

Congratulations, Lloyd, a truly well-deserved honour.

Mr Lloyd Clausen, of Leeston, KSM for services to Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the community

Mr Lloyd Clausen is a Life Member of the Leeston Volunteer Fire Brigade, having served as Deputy Chief Fire Officer and Chief Fire Officer. He is a member and former Chair of the Leeston Township Advisory Committee. He oversees and operates the Leeston Learners Pool. He is President of the Ellesmere Returned and Services Association and a member of the Ellesmere and Selwyn St John Area Committee. He is a Foundation Trust Board Member of the Ellesmere Heritage Park Trust. Mr Clausen plays with the Ellesmere Brass Band and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Wigram Brass Band.

10/05/2026

Let’s hear it for our mums! Happy Mother’s Day ❤️👩‍🚒

07/05/2026

🚒❤️ We loved having the tamariki from Leeston Playcentre visit us today! Thanks for coming to see us — ka pai team! 👩‍🚒✨

04/05/2026

Proud to recognise International Firefighters’ Day ❤️🔥

A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers and firefighters everywhere who serve and protect our community.

11/04/2026

Did you see Mark & Skye at the library today? 📚 It was such a pleasure reading to the kids this morning—such a great atmosphere and so many smiling faces!

A big thank you to everyone who came along and participated. We loved having you there! 😊

06/04/2026

All-girl crew 💪✨
(Minus the driver, but we’ll let that slide 😄)

04/04/2026

Will you check your smoke alarms this daylight saving, question?

1. Check your smoke alarms are working by pressing the button. The end of a broom handle is a great help! 🧹

2. While you’re there give them a little dust, a minute of maintenance could save lives!

3. Check in on elderly whānau or neighbours. Fifty percent of avoidable deaths in house fires are people over the age of 60. This is something we can change.

It's not rocket science, do it today 🚀

27/03/2026

The days are getting shorter which means it’s time to think ahead and prepare for colder weather. ❄️

Unseen debris in your chimney is a fire waiting to happen. Make sure you have your chimney cleaned before the first fire of the season! 🔥

22/03/2026

What an amazing turnout at this year’s Fete! 🎉
Thanks so much to everyone who stopped by—we had such a great day and hope you did too!