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flag A one-hour strike by New Zealand firefighters on Jan 2, 2026, delayed emergency responses amid unresolved pay disputes.

flag On January 2, 2026, Fire and Emergency New Zealand faced a one-hour strike by members of the NZPFU, resulting in 15 emergency calls between 12 and 1 pm, including a small grass fire and a medical emergency handled by Hato Hone St John. flag Response times were delayed, with non-urgent incidents postponed, though 111 calls were still answered. flag The dispute stems from unresolved pay negotiations, with Fire and Emergency offering a 6.2% raise over three years, while the union’s proposal was more than three times higher. flag The Employment Relations Authority has referred the matter to facilitation. flag Fire and Emergency emphasized its commitment to frontline services, with 90% of its $857.9 million budget supporting operations, including fleet and station upgrades. flag Additional strikes are planned for January 9 and 16, raising public safety concerns.

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