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Fire and Emergency New Zealand grounds all powered watercraft

RNZWaikato TimesNZ HeraldWednesday 29 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand has grounded all powered watercraft used by local fire stations for water emergencies. Two Waikato stations have expressed concerns that this decision leaves riverside communities exposed. Currently, police vessels are the only ones able to respond along the Waikato River.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 29 Oct 2025, 1:36pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 26 hours
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    FENZ grounds its watercraft, leaving riverside communities exposed (opens in new tab)

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    Fire and Emergency grounds its watercraft, leaving riverside communities exposed (opens in new tab)