David Seymour admits New Zealand fire trucks need many upgrades

Tuesday 4 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Nov 2025, 8:38am

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, David Seymour, Steve Devine

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has acknowledged that significant upgrades are required for the country's fire trucks. This follows claims from former All Black and firefighter Steve Devine, who stated that at least one vehicle breaks down every day.

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1. RNZTue 4 Nov 2025, 8:23am

   David Seymour admits 'a lot of upgrades' needed for country's fire trucks (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesTue 4 Nov 2025, 8:38am

   Seymour admits fire trucks need 'a lot of upgrades' (opens in new tab)