Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade

03/05/2026

Today is International Firefighters day!

It is a good reminder to acknowledge the local legends out there doing the mahi.

To all firefighters out there including our own crew, thank you for your time, effort and dedication to serve the community.

Check out this post from Fire and Emergency NZ to hear what some tamariki think about firefighters! If you have little ones of your own maybe take a moment today to ask them what they think about firefighters. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1ESf8vPfby/

30/04/2026

Call 26 - 01 May 2026 - 3:28 AM - Vegetation Fire in Levin

🚒 Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade - HORO9775
🚒 Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade - LEVI341

28/04/2026

Call 25 - 28 April 2026 - 1:55 PM - Vegetation Fire in Foxton Beach

🚒🚒 Horowhenua Volunteer Fire Brigade - HORO9771, HORO9775
🚒 Foxton Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade - FOXT421
🚒 Foxton Volunteer Fire Brigade - FOXT477
🚒 Himatangi Beach Volunteer Fire Brigade - HIMA381
🚒 Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade - LEVI3426
🚒🚒 Palmerston North Volunteer Fire Brigade - PALM8410, PALM8471
🛻 Manawatu, Whanganui - Fire and Emergency - VSOMANWH03

24/04/2026

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
We will remember them.

21/04/2026

Check out this overview of what we got up to in the first quarter of 2026 (January to March).

20/04/2026

It’s raining. You knew that, though!

Please stay informed as this weather continues through our district and the entire region.

We know there have been a lot of weather updates across the country today. It can feel overwhelming, and we really appreciate you bearing with us.

Here is the latest information 🧠

We are watching a weather system that is expected to bring periods of heavy rain to Horowhenua from this evening.

There are two parts to this weather.
One is coming up from the south tonight.
The second is coming from the north overnight.
It’s coming at us from both ends, which is never a good sign… in weather or in life.

This means we may see heavy rain at times, and possibly thunderstorms. Once again, grab your thunder buddy.

Horowhenua is currently under a Heavy Rain Watch. Some places near us are under stronger warnings, including a Red Warning for Wellington and Orange for the Tararua Range, and that does have a flow-on effect for us.

Why we are paying close attention 👀
A lot of rain is expected in the Tararua Range. If that rain moves our way, it could cause rivers to rise, flooding in low areas, and slips on roads.

What we are doing 👇
We are watching the weather all the time.
Our teams are ready to respond if needed.
Emergency services are ready as well.
An emergency centre is on standby if things get worse.

As a safety step, Kimberley Reserve is closed.

The Moutoa floodgates may need to be used tomorrow if required, and as always, we will be sure to let you know.

When the rain may be heaviest
- Around midnight tonight
- Again early tomorrow morning, between 6am and 7am (Tuesday 21 April)

What you can do
- Clear leaves and rubbish from gutters and drains
- Bring in or tie down loose outdoor items (don't make me say it, rhymes with... rye mown four crambodine)
- Do not drive through floodwater
- Watch streams and drains near your home
- Check on neighbours if you can

We will keep updating you as we learn more. Our staff are going to be monitoring this and making sure you are kept informed.

Thank you for staying patient and looking out for each other!

16/04/2026

Ever wondered what happens after a fire truck is called out? It’s time for another post from our behind the scenes series!

After the trucks are back at the station, the jobs not finished. We refuel our trucks; we complete clean up and there is always paperwork to be completed.

It’s the part most people don’t see, making sure we’re ready to go again when the next call comes in.