Fire and Emergency NZ proposes restructuring and job cuts

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:00pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Kerry Gregory

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is proposing sweeping organisational changes to reduce costs and meet rising demand. The PSA union reports that approximately 169 non-firefighting roles could be cut, potentially saving around $70 million. Chief executive Kerry Gregory stated that redundancy would be a last resort.

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1. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 2:00pm

   Redundancy 'a last resort': Fire and Emergency set to propose sweeping changes, some jobs to go (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:00pm

   Fire and Emergency NZ cuts costs – 169 roles for the axe (opens in new tab)

   • Fire and Emergency NZ cuts costs – 169 roles for the axe, says union (opens in new tab) Wed 12 Nov 2025, 4:00pm