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Story summary
- New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) plans one-hour strikes on Mondays and Fridays beginning February 16, 2026.
- Union president Martin Campbell says the strikes are necessary because Fire and Emergency New Zealand has not addressed concerns.
- Megan Stiffler, deputy national commander of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, expressed disappointment that the union would not agree on emergency response protocols.
- Local businesses such as Pakuranga's Pita House face challenges amid strikes.
