"I am disappointed this was done at such short notice. Formal notification was received at 9.35 this morning. This late notice is disruptive and shows no respect to our volunteers and the public, but is a welcome outcome nonetheless" ....
The NZPFU members have seen it is for what it is – a tactic to divert attention from the real issue of FENZ failing every New Zealander with a fleet, staffing and resources in dire straits ....
Fire and Emergency’s recent offer amounts to a 6.2 percent average increase over 3 years and compares favourably with equivalent public sector agreements ....
The strike notices are necessary to keep the pressure on FENZ to come to the table with a revised offer that makes sufficient progress on the issues raised through bargaining ....