Fire and Emergency takes union to Employment Relations Authority

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 5:17pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Employment Relations Authority, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, Kerry Gregory

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has commenced legal action against the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union and an official. The move follows allegations of threats and intimidation directed at volunteers during a professional firefighters' strike. The matter has been referred to the police.

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1. StuffWed 17 Dec 2025, 2:14pm

   Fire and Emergency alleges threats made against volunteers responding during professional firefighters’ strike (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 5:17pm

   Fire and Emergency takes union to court for alleged intimidation of volunteers (opens in new tab)