Firefighters to strike for one hour after rejecting pay offer

Wednesday 1 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 1 Oct 2025, 3:58pm

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

The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced a one-hour strike on 17 October. Members rejected the latest pay offer from Fire and Emergency New Zealand, citing concerns regarding pay, staffing, health and safety, and equipment. FENZ expressed disappointment following the union's announcement.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZWed 1 Oct 2025, 3:52pm

   FENZ 'disappointed' after firefighters union announces plans to strike (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 1 Oct 2025, 3:54pm

   Firefighters to strike on October 17 after rejecting Fire and Emergency NZ pay offer (opens in new tab)

3. StuffWed 1 Oct 2025, 3:58pm

   ‘Robbing Peter to pay Paul’ - firefighters to go on strike (opens in new tab)