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What advice, briefings or meetings did the Minister or her officials have with Fire and Emergency New Zealand regarding the intention to deduct pay from firefighters who engage in strike action, if any? and 1 other question

Answered 9025, 9026 (2026)
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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 9025

    What advice, briefings or meetings did the Minister or her officials have with Fire and Emergency New Zealand regarding the intention to deduct pay from firefighters who engage in strike action, if any?

  • 9026

    When was the Minister or her officials informed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand of their intention to deduct pay from firefighters who engage in strike action, if at all?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

My office was informed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand on 9 March 2026 that, at 2pm that day, it would notify affected employees of proposed pay deductions in relation to partial strike action notified to commence on 23 March 2026, consistent with section 95B of the Employment Relations Act 2000.