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New Zealand Firefighters Strike Over Safety and Pay Issues

10/16/2025

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Firefighters in New Zealand plan to strike over safety, staffing, and pay disputes with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) says the strike is a last resort after negotiations since July 2024, with over 8,000 workers joining on October 23, 2024.
Megan Stiffler, Deputy National Commander of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), says emergency calls will be answered but response times will be delayed.

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Story summary

Firefighters in New Zealand plan to strike over safety, staffing, and pay disputes with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) says the strike is a last resort after negotiations since July 2024, with over 8,000 workers joining on October 23, 2024.
Megan Stiffler, Deputy National Commander of Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), says emergency calls will be answered but response times will be delayed.