Union requests review after serious multi-property fire in Wainui

Friday 21 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sat 22 Feb 2025, 1:02pm

In this story Fire and Emergency New Zealand, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, Martin Campbell

The Professional Firefighters Union has requested a Fire and Emergency review following a fire on Lees Street in Wainui on Wednesday. The blaze destroyed one house and damaged three others. Union vice president Martin Campbell cited concerns regarding staffing shortages, narrow roads, and outdated maps affecting response times.

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1. RNZFri 21 Feb 2025, 6:12pm

   Hibiscus Coast fire prompts Professional Firefighters Union to request FENZ review (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Feb 2025, 7:23pm

   Hibiscus Coast fire prompts firefighters' union to request Fire and Emergency review (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSat 22 Feb 2025, 1:02pm

   North Auckland fire prompts union to seek review (opens in new tab)