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A long-serving volunteer

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A long-serving volunteer

A member of the Pōrangahau Volunteer Fire Brigade receives a gold star in recognition of 25 years of service. People often join volunteer fire brigades as a way to meet others and help their local community. They give many hours of unpaid service – although 25 years is exceptional.

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Nancy Swarbrick, Fires and fire services – Firefighters, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/21888/a-long-serving-volunteer (accessed 25 June 2026).

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 10 March 2010.