Firefighters at 50 Strikes Demand Change | Auckland News

Hastings firefighters hit their 50th strike day, demanding better equipment, safety upgrades, and overdue pay hikes—since 2023, no raise. The union also warns of nationwide staffing shortages that threaten operational readiness, while firefighters push for recognition of occupational cancer risks. Fire and Emergency NZ says they’re negotiating, but the union calls it a dead end—no real offers, no real talks. Both sides are at a stalemate, with the union refusing to budge until a credible deal is on the table. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/698e9e41e8cd5894