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flag FENZ faces backlash after contractors ignored asbestos warnings, forcing a station shutdown and raising safety concerns.

flag Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) faces renewed scrutiny after contractors worked on the top floor of the Auckland City Fire Station—sealed due to asbestos—without informing staff or following safety protocols, leading to a temporary station shutdown. flag A positive asbestos test in a breathing apparatus storage room triggered decontamination of personnel and vehicles, despite FENZ claiming the area was cleared in August, contradicting a prior July test. flag The NZPFU demands an investigation, citing repeated failures, ongoing contamination in other areas, and systemic safety neglect, calling for Worksafe intervention amid eroding trust in FENZ’s ability to protect staff.

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