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Fire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strike

Career firefighters reject a 5.1% pay offer and strike for one hour, causing delayed fire response times in larger towns and cities, union says members haven’t had a raise since July 2023.

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Fire and Emergency has warned there may be delays in responding to 111 calls during tomorrow’s strike action by firefighters and support staff. Nationwide...

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Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times
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Firefighters' strike: What should you do in an emergency?

Fire officials are warning that response times to fires could take longer than usual tomorrow as career firefighters across the country go on strike.

·Otago, New Zealand
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Fire and Emergency warns of delayed responses during strike

Fire and Emergency has warned there may be delays in responding to 111 calls during tomorrow’s strike action by firefighters and support staff. Nationwide...

·Auckland, New Zealand
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NZ Herald broke the news in Auckland, New Zealand on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
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