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New Zealand’s deputy prime minister defended fire agency equipment, citing upgrades and minimal failures amid wildfire concerns.
On 23 October 2025, New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour defended Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s equipment readiness amid wildfires, stating the agency has a new asset management plan, 78 fire appliances on order with deliveries in 18 to 24 months, and spends $20–25 million annually on upgrades.
He disputed claims of widespread equipment failure, citing only one recent breakdown causing a two-minute delay, and suggested criticism may be influenced by ongoing union negotiations.
Seymour also highlighted a 14% reduction in harm to children in state care, attributing it to improved staffing and safety policies, and reiterated the government’s openness to union talks despite the Professional Firefighters Union’s absence from scheduled bargaining.
El viceprimer ministro de Nueva Zelanda defendió el equipo de la agencia de bomberos, citando mejoras y fallas mínimas en medio de preocupaciones por incendios forestales.