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Job Cuts Threaten Emergency Response, PSA Warns

11/13/2025

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The Public Service Association criticized Fire and Emergency New Zealand's plan to cut nearly 170 jobs, citing 2017's merger of 40 organisations and warning it would hinder emergencies.
Fleur Fitzsimons, PSA national secretary, described the cuts as short-sighted and warned frontline staff could be affected.
Kerry Gregory, Fire and Emergency New Zealand chief executive, said the proposal adapts to changing needs and technology, and frontline firefighter jobs remain secure.

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The Public Service Association criticized Fire and Emergency New Zealand's plan to cut nearly 170 jobs, citing 2017's merger of 40 organisations and warning it would hinder emergencies.
Fleur Fitzsimons, PSA national secretary, described the cuts as short-sighted and warned frontline staff could be affected.
Kerry Gregory, Fire and Emergency New Zealand chief executive, said the proposal adapts to changing needs and technology, and frontline firefighter jobs remain secure.