Manutūkē Volunteer Fire Brigade

07/09/2026

FYI Manutuke & Muriwai

05/09/2026

Happy father’s day!
To our own crew we hope you have a relaxing day and are spoiled 😊

Thank you for everything you do for your families and for our fire station and community.

01/09/2026

As spring rolls around our training doesn’t stop.
Monday nights training was some basic waterway’s delivery handling training and pump operation.

26/08/2026

The Manutūkē volunteer fire brigade is saddened to learn of the passing of Retired Volunteer Station Officer Joe Koia of the Gisborne Volunteer Fire Brigade.

having attended many waterways competitions, fire service sports comps and World Firefighters games with Joe over the years he served he will be sadly missed

our thoughts remain with Jan and whānau today and the days ahead.
Moi mai rā rangatira

MVFB

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17/08/2026

Update:
Car has now been removed, I have turned off comments.

Evening team
If anyone knows who owns the black BMW currently in the fire station driveway can you please get them to shift it.

Our staff park around the back during calls and we have our support vehicle has to access calls from the driveway as well

Much appreciated
Karl - CFO

11/08/2026

Members of the Manutūkē brigade pass its condolences on to the family of Former Gisborne Chief Fire Officer / Commander Peter Blackmore

We are saddened to learn of his passing.
Rest peacefully Chief

11/08/2026

🔥 WHO DESERVES TO BE NZ’S VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE OF THE YEAR? 🔥

Every day, volunteer fire brigades across Aotearoa show up for their communities — any time, every time.

They’re there when the siren sounds 🚨 but their contribution goes far beyond emergency response. They visit our schools, support local events, lend a hand when times are tough and help make our communities stronger.

Now it’s your turn to show up for them ❤️

To celebrate International Volunteer Year 2026, the UFBA has launched our Brigade of the Year 2026 campaign, and we want to hear what makes your local volunteer fire brigade special.

💬 Tell us their story.
Maybe they go above and beyond for your community.
Maybe they’ve been there for you or someone you know.
Maybe they have incredible team spirit.
Or maybe you simply want to acknowledge all the times they’ve shown up for you and your community.

📅 Nominations close Sunday 11 October.

🏆 Three brigades will be named Brigade of the Year 2026 for the Small, Medium and Large Brigade categories and receive a trophy and vouchers to support the brigade and its members. The winners will be announced at the UFBA's Conference Hui on 25 October.

👉 Full details including the nomination form and terms and conditions are available on the UFBA’s website: https://www.ufba.org.nz/brigade-of-the-year-2026

10/08/2026

Busy night for the Manutūkē brigade tonight.

Holding our 69th Brigade Annual General Meeting and brigade photo (x4 of our members unavailable tonight)

Another special moment was congratulating Firefighter Karepa Maynard on passing his recruits course and receiving his new FF helmet from brigade Chief Karl Scragg

There to witness the occasion was Karepa’s family who are also now part of us.
We thank all of our families for supporting our volunteers.

Fun fact:
Karepa joins his uncle Adam in the brigade and following in the footsteps of his late Papa Fred Maynard who also served with the Manutūkē brigade in the late 70’s and early 80’s

Also attending to share the moment District Manager Peter Clark and Assistant District Commander Mags Middleton-Echave.

Great night all around.

09/08/2026

Today the East Coast Provincial Fire Brigades Association held its 2026 AGM hosted by the Eastland Fire Brigade

Another good member turnout with guest speakers Bill Butzbach (UFBA) online and in person from Tairāwhiti Assistant District Commander Trudi Hicklin presenting to the members the readiness phase for El Nīno and how that looks for our district.

Elections of officers completed for the 2026-27 year
Details as per executive in photo attached

Left to Right
Peter Barron (Eastland) Secretary/ Treasurer
Dardie Hughes (Gis Volunteers) Vice President
Andrew Shelton (Tolaga Bay) President
Gracie Hughes (Tokomaru Bay) Immediate Past President
Karl Scragg (Manutuke) Executive Officer

01/08/2026

SH2 MURIWAI, GISBORNE – BRIDGE STRENGTHENING

Plan ahead for overnight CLOSURES from Sunday 9 to Tuesday 11 August between Nicks Head Station Rd and Coop Rd at the Wairakaia Rail Bridge from 8pm to 4am each night.

No detour is available. Resident access will be maintained on either side of the bridge, however there will be no resident access across the bridge during the closure times. Emergency services will be assisted if required

These works are essential to strengthen the bridge to keep it safe for heavy vehicles to cross. You can read more about these works here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/overnight-closures-ahead-for-sh2-during-essential-bridge-strengthening-work

These works are weather dependent and contingency dates starting on Sunday 16 August are available. If required an update will be provided in the comment section. ^EH