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EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 4 MIN

Jordan Williams: Taxpayers' Union Executive Director on the pay rise for Fire and Emergency's board members

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

Fire and Emergency's board is reportedly getting a pay rise while firefighters are striking for the same thing.  The Post is reporting Fire and Emergency NZ’s deputy chair and board members are in line for boosts of up to 79%.   A departmental briefing recommended Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden approve the large increases in December.  Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams told Ryan Bridge this highlights what have been systematic issues with a total failure of governance and insight within the organisation.  He says the organisation has seemingly lost its community service ethos.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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