Source: Radio New Zealand
The feedback deadline is now 10 December, with final decisions due on 29 January. RNZ/Marika Khabazi
Fire and Emergency has extended the consultation period for its proposed restructure by two weeks, delaying its final decision.
The restructure aims to cut about 140 non-firefighter jobs and affect about 700 roles.
Unions protested that the original 26 November feedback cutoff was too short, so FENZ now says its staff have till 10 December.
Despite saying people needed certainty going into Christmas, its goal of making final decisions by 17 December has now been pushed out to 29 January.
“The feedback we have received so far has been detailed and thoughtful, and we want to make sure that everyone who wants to have a say is able to,” FENZ chief executive Kerry Gregory said. “These proposed changes are about delivering a modern and responsive emergency service.”
Fears have been raised that jobs slated to go in the wildfire and fire risk reduction teams would make FENZ’s talent pool shallower not deeper.
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