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Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that professional firefighters put the public at risk by undertaking industrial action?

Answered Question 37694 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • Does the Minister agree with her official, Deputy National Commander at FENZ Megan Stiffler, that professional firefighters put the public at risk by undertaking industrial action?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Yes, industrial action puts the public at increased risk. Examples include the Northcote College fire in Auckland, the Pita House shop fire in Pakuranga, and a house fire in Caversham.