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Firefighters Push for Public Inquiry on Funding
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Gisborne firefighters are advocating for a public inquiry into Fire and Emergency New Zealands funding, citing insufficient resources for effective emergency responses. Their petition, aiming for fifty thousand signatures, gains traction amidst ongoing strikes for better contracts and cancer recognition. The union criticizes poor planning during station renovations, which led to temporary loss of basic amenities. Fire and Emergency acknowledges a contractor mix-up but assures timely resolution. Both parties engage in settlement talks, with firefighters demanding real improvements for community safety.
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