So let me get this right, when NZPFU went on strike because FENZ would not improve their working conditions, Luxon blamed the union for not “getting around the table”, but now National has announced an election promise that meets many of the things NZPFU were striking for?
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September 23, 2026 at 6:29 PM
So let me get this right, when NZPFU went on strike because FENZ would not improve their working conditions, Luxon blamed the union for not “getting around the table”, but now National has announced an election promise that meets many of the things NZPFU were striking for?
Keep going @nzpfu. its a dire emergency and FENZ knows it. Keep backing the fire fighters folks 🚒👨🚒🧯
March 6, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Keep going @nzpfu. its a dire emergency and FENZ knows it. Keep backing the fire fighters folks 🚒👨🚒🧯
Simeon is completely oblivious to the fact that all the firefighters are wearing t-shirts from their union, & it has made my day. Well played Howick firefighters, well played. 👏👏 #direemergency #NZPFU #workersunited #Nationalnotfittogovern
January 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Simeon is completely oblivious to the fact that all the firefighters are wearing t-shirts from their union, & it has made my day. Well played Howick firefighters, well played. 👏👏 #direemergency #NZPFU #workersunited #Nationalnotfittogovern
DIRE EMERGENCY
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
October 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
DIRE EMERGENCY
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
2,000 New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members walked off the job across the motu today to fight for safe staffing, working equipment, and better conditions. The NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi stands with the NZPFU in their fight to keep our communities safe.
#nzpol
A scathing report into FENZ has confirmed what the NZPFU has said for years: FENZ leadership has failed the frontline. Swipe through to see 5 damning revelations from the Parliamentary Inquiry. #NZPol
September 16, 2026 at 8:03 PM
A scathing report into FENZ has confirmed what the NZPFU has said for years: FENZ leadership has failed the frontline. Swipe through to see 5 damning revelations from the Parliamentary Inquiry. #NZPol
Stand for more firefighters. Stand for safe staffing. Stand for safe appliances. Stand with us!
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Stand for more firefighters. Stand for safe staffing. Stand for safe appliances. Stand with us!
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
NZPFU Secretary Wattie Watson speaking at the firefighters' strike in Te Whanganui-a-tara Wellington this afternoon. #nzpol
Pledges for future reviews aren't enough while FENZ leadership continues to fail. The NZPFU is calling for an immediate inquiry and the sacking of senior management NOW. #NZPol
September 28, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Pledges for future reviews aren't enough while FENZ leadership continues to fail. The NZPFU is calling for an immediate inquiry and the sacking of senior management NOW. #NZPol
NZPFU wins parental leave payment case in the Employment Court
www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-w...
www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-w...
August 5, 2026 at 8:51 PM
NZPFU wins parental leave payment case in the Employment Court
www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-w...
www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-w...
The NZPFU and Public Service Association are threatening legal action against Fire and Emergency over its proposed restructure.
Legal action hovers over restart to FENZ restructure
Two unions are threatening legal action against Fire and Emergency over its proposed restructure.
www.rnz.co.nz
September 29, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The NZPFU and Public Service Association are threatening legal action against Fire and Emergency over its proposed restructure.
50 firefighters were called to a blaze at Coca-Cola where a key aerial fire truck failed after arriving.
NZPFU Auckland Local President Josh Nicholls told Stuff that the Parnell appliance, with a 32-metre hydraulic platform, suffered a computer malfunction after arriving
FENZ would not comment.
NZPFU Auckland Local President Josh Nicholls told Stuff that the Parnell appliance, with a 32-metre hydraulic platform, suffered a computer malfunction after arriving
FENZ would not comment.
Aerial fire truck fails as 50 firefighters battle Coca-Cola blaze
Everyone was accounted for at Coca-Cola’s Mt Wellington site as crews fought a second-floor fire and an aerial truck suffered a computer malfunction.
www.stuff.co.nz
September 30, 2026 at 9:04 AM
50 firefighters were called to a blaze at Coca-Cola where a key aerial fire truck failed after arriving.
NZPFU Auckland Local President Josh Nicholls told Stuff that the Parnell appliance, with a 32-metre hydraulic platform, suffered a computer malfunction after arriving
FENZ would not comment.
NZPFU Auckland Local President Josh Nicholls told Stuff that the Parnell appliance, with a 32-metre hydraulic platform, suffered a computer malfunction after arriving
FENZ would not comment.
FENZ bargaining row deepens as NZPFU rejects ERA correspondence plan
FENZ bargaining row deepens as NZPFU rejects ERA correspondence plan
A revised offer was promised in March and has not arrived
www.insurancebusinessmag.com
June 28, 2026 at 5:57 AM
FENZ bargaining row deepens as NZPFU rejects ERA correspondence plan
FENZ is in free fall. Where is Kerry?
Our 65th nationwide strike action proceeds tomorrow. Watch the breakdown from Parliament Lawn on why @NZPFU firefighters are forced to take a stand for accountability and safety.
📹 @1NewsNZ
Our 65th nationwide strike action proceeds tomorrow. Watch the breakdown from Parliament Lawn on why @NZPFU firefighters are forced to take a stand for accountability and safety.
📹 @1NewsNZ
September 24, 2026 at 6:37 AM
FENZ is in free fall. Where is Kerry?
Our 65th nationwide strike action proceeds tomorrow. Watch the breakdown from Parliament Lawn on why @NZPFU firefighters are forced to take a stand for accountability and safety.
📹 @1NewsNZ
Our 65th nationwide strike action proceeds tomorrow. Watch the breakdown from Parliament Lawn on why @NZPFU firefighters are forced to take a stand for accountability and safety.
📹 @1NewsNZ
WE FOUND THEM 📸🚨 12 fire trucks—including Remuera 211—are parked in storage while stations run short & recruit courses are cancelled.
When asked about storage costs at Select Committee, FENZ couldn't answer.
2,000 @NZPFU members strike today at 12pm ✊
When asked about storage costs at Select Committee, FENZ couldn't answer.
2,000 @NZPFU members strike today at 12pm ✊
August 13, 2026 at 9:36 PM
WE FOUND THEM 📸🚨 12 fire trucks—including Remuera 211—are parked in storage while stations run short & recruit courses are cancelled.
When asked about storage costs at Select Committee, FENZ couldn't answer.
2,000 @NZPFU members strike today at 12pm ✊
When asked about storage costs at Select Committee, FENZ couldn't answer.
2,000 @NZPFU members strike today at 12pm ✊
New Zealanders have spoken loud and clear: it’s time for real accountability.
With FENZ in free fall and failing to avert another strike, @NZPFU members walk off the job for the 65th time today.
📹 Video courtesy of ThreeNews / @NZStuff #NZPol
With FENZ in free fall and failing to avert another strike, @NZPFU members walk off the job for the 65th time today.
📹 Video courtesy of ThreeNews / @NZStuff #NZPol
September 24, 2026 at 7:35 PM
New Zealanders have spoken loud and clear: it’s time for real accountability.
With FENZ in free fall and failing to avert another strike, @NZPFU members walk off the job for the 65th time today.
📹 Video courtesy of ThreeNews / @NZStuff #NZPol
With FENZ in free fall and failing to avert another strike, @NZPFU members walk off the job for the 65th time today.
📹 Video courtesy of ThreeNews / @NZStuff #NZPol
NEW ZEALAND: NZPFU celebrates bill to presume occupational cancers for firefighters, launched by the Greens today www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-c...
NZPFU CELEBRATES BILL TO PRESUME OCCUPATIONAL CANCERS FOR FIREFIGHTERS, LAUNCHED BY THE GREENS TODAY
Today is a historic day for New Zealand’s firefighters as the first step to recognising occupational cancers has been taken with Greens MP Mike Davidson’s presumptive legislation Bill.
www.nzpfu.org.nz
July 30, 2026 at 10:41 AM
NEW ZEALAND: NZPFU celebrates bill to presume occupational cancers for firefighters, launched by the Greens today www.nzpfu.org.nz/news/nzpfu-c...
While this Govt abandons democratic principles, backs far-right regimes & is hellbent on theft of public good & worker rights, it was a privilege to stand with our firefighters as they walked out to #strike & fight for all NZrs, not just select wealth extractors #NZPFU #nzpol #Ōtepoti #Dunedin
October 17, 2025 at 3:27 AM
FENZ Dep Stiffler: "We have repeatedly warned about the risk the NZPFU is placing the public in..."
REALITY: While PR teams spin quotes to media, Auckland City’s Rescue Tender is towed out of the station. 🚨
Strike or no strike, it wasn't responding. #NZPol
REALITY: While PR teams spin quotes to media, Auckland City’s Rescue Tender is towed out of the station. 🚨
Strike or no strike, it wasn't responding. #NZPol
September 2, 2026 at 3:29 AM
FENZ Dep Stiffler: "We have repeatedly warned about the risk the NZPFU is placing the public in..."
REALITY: While PR teams spin quotes to media, Auckland City’s Rescue Tender is towed out of the station. 🚨
Strike or no strike, it wasn't responding. #NZPol
REALITY: While PR teams spin quotes to media, Auckland City’s Rescue Tender is towed out of the station. 🚨
Strike or no strike, it wasn't responding. #NZPol
Would you look at that. Another fire at the same time NZPFU is striking.
So, did they find anything suspicious at this fire or the one during the last strikes? Or does the media conveniently only cover fires when the NZPFU is on strike?
#nzpol
So, did they find anything suspicious at this fire or the one during the last strikes? Or does the media conveniently only cover fires when the NZPFU is on strike?
#nzpol
Watch: Fire tears through pavilion at Auckland's Northcote College
Smoke can be seen from the Harbour Bridge as firecrews battle the blaze at Northcote College.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 20, 2026 at 3:12 AM
Would you look at that. Another fire at the same time NZPFU is striking.
So, did they find anything suspicious at this fire or the one during the last strikes? Or does the media conveniently only cover fires when the NZPFU is on strike?
#nzpol
So, did they find anything suspicious at this fire or the one during the last strikes? Or does the media conveniently only cover fires when the NZPFU is on strike?
#nzpol
National Secretary Wattie Watson said the NZPFU felt "absolutely" vindicated by the report #NZPol
Report slams FENZ for wrong answers, spending $275,000 on PR and lawyers
A damning report into Fire and Emergency NZ accuses the organisation of repeatedly giving wrong answers to questions from a Parliamentary Committee, creating a perception that FENZ leaders were trying...
www.rnz.co.nz
September 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
National Secretary Wattie Watson said the NZPFU felt "absolutely" vindicated by the report #NZPol
Where is our $1.5 million going? 💰🤔
Every year, Bell Block residents and businesses contribute $1.5M in fire levies, yet FENZ has failed to deliver our promised station.
We’ve paid our share—it’s time FENZ delivered the protection. 🚒🔥
#NZPFU #NewPlymouth #NZPol #FireCrisis
Every year, Bell Block residents and businesses contribute $1.5M in fire levies, yet FENZ has failed to deliver our promised station.
We’ve paid our share—it’s time FENZ delivered the protection. 🚒🔥
#NZPFU #NewPlymouth #NZPol #FireCrisis
May 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Where is our $1.5 million going? 💰🤔
Every year, Bell Block residents and businesses contribute $1.5M in fire levies, yet FENZ has failed to deliver our promised station.
We’ve paid our share—it’s time FENZ delivered the protection. 🚒🔥
#NZPFU #NewPlymouth #NZPol #FireCrisis
Every year, Bell Block residents and businesses contribute $1.5M in fire levies, yet FENZ has failed to deliver our promised station.
We’ve paid our share—it’s time FENZ delivered the protection. 🚒🔥
#NZPFU #NewPlymouth #NZPol #FireCrisis
#nzpol The NZPFU is calling for an independent inquiry into FENZ to examine why FENZ has failed to manage funding to ensure that it has the capacity and capability for reliable emergency response to the New Zealand public.
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March 30, 2026 at 4:09 AM
#nzpol The NZPFU is calling for an independent inquiry into FENZ to examine why FENZ has failed to manage funding to ensure that it has the capacity and capability for reliable emergency response to the New Zealand public.
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"We need action now": Firefighters push for immediate changes to Fire and Emergency. NZPFU National Secretary Wattie Watson told Mike Hosking proper management is still desperately needed.
"We need action now": Firefighters push for immediate changes to Fire and Emergency
Firefighters are welcoming policy from across the political spectrum, but insists action is needed now to fix Fire and Emergency NZ.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz
September 23, 2026 at 9:37 PM
"We need action now": Firefighters push for immediate changes to Fire and Emergency. NZPFU National Secretary Wattie Watson told Mike Hosking proper management is still desperately needed.
I saw 2 firemen wearing their NZPFU T-shirts in Costco today, obviously shopping for their firehouse (carrying comms equipment etc).
Made a point of telling them they and their colleagues have my support - they seemed surprised and grateful.
Made a point of telling them they and their colleagues have my support - they seemed surprised and grateful.
March 31, 2026 at 9:50 AM
I saw 2 firemen wearing their NZPFU T-shirts in Costco today, obviously shopping for their firehouse (carrying comms equipment etc).
Made a point of telling them they and their colleagues have my support - they seemed surprised and grateful.
Made a point of telling them they and their colleagues have my support - they seemed surprised and grateful.
The timing seems crafted to give Tim Costley more of a profile as a "good guy" supporting the NZPFU, when in reality National has say on their hands for 3 years. There was a photo op article on our community paper this week. He's on the ropes with Sophie Handford polling above him.
September 23, 2026 at 8:16 PM
The timing seems crafted to give Tim Costley more of a profile as a "good guy" supporting the NZPFU, when in reality National has say on their hands for 3 years. There was a photo op article on our community paper this week. He's on the ropes with Sophie Handford polling above him.