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How long does the Minister consider it to be acceptable for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to have the bulk of its professional workforce on strike?

Answered Question 37691 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • How long does the Minister consider it to be acceptable for Fire and Emergency New Zealand to have the bulk of its professional workforce on strike?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Strike action is unnecessary, the NZPFU chooses to put communities at risk each time they strike. I would rather see the NZPFU work towards an agreement around the bargaining table.