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Fire and Emergency New Zealand managed 10 incidents during a strike, with officials urging union talks to halt disruptions.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand handled 10 incidents between 12 pm and 1 pm on March 2, 2026, during the 15th strike by the NZPFU, with eight in strike-impacted areas including false alarms, small fires, a medical emergency, and a crash.
Assistant National Commander Ken Cooper praised staff and volunteers, expressed concern over public safety risks from ongoing strikes, and urged the union to suspend actions during facilitated talks with the Employment Relations Authority.
Fire and Emergency reiterated its 6.2% average pay increase offer over three years, calling it fair and aligned with other public sector deals, while noting it fell short of the union’s demands.
Los Bomberos y Emergencias de Nueva Zelanda manejaron 10 incidentes durante una huelga, con funcionarios instando a las conversaciones sindicales a detener las interrupciones.