The parties made further progress at bargaining today but there is still funding to be arranged.

The parties are hopeful that we be able to finalise terms of settlement next week subject to the necessary funding being confirmed.

Wattie Watson
Secretary, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union

Kerry Gregory
Chief Executive, Fire and Emergency New Zealand

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