New Zealand

Paid firefighters to strike for one hour on Friday

New Zealand's paid firefighters will strike at midday on Friday, marking their 50th industrial action since bargaining began in 2024.

Skinny McBuntu

Paid firefighters are set to strike for one hour at midday on Friday as their industrial dispute with Fire and Emergency New Zealand continues. This will be the 50th strike action since bargaining between the parties began in 2024. The public has been urged to be extra careful during the action.

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RNZ

Paid firefighters to strike for one hour at midday on Friday

It will be the 50th time firefighters have walked off the job since bargaining with Fire and Emergency New Zealand began in 2024.

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NZ Herald

Public urged to be ‘extra careful’ as firefighters in ‘constant limbo’ ahead of 50th strike

The industrial dispute drags on as professionals prepare to strike for the 50th time.

Read the full story at NZ Herald