Unprecedented 50 Strikes By NZ’s Career FirefightersNew Zealand Professional Firefighters Union members will walk off the job for the 50th time tomorrow (Friday 31 July 2026). NZPFU members have not had a pay increase since July 2023. Advertisement - scroll to continue readingStagnant Wages: NZPFU members have not received a pay increase since 1 July 2023. Core Frontline Earnings: The largest group of firefighters are Senior Firefighters (with qualifications and up to 9 years of experience); their base wage is $80,682 gross p.a. Executive Salaries: NZPFU members are the lowest paid in FENZ while CE Kerry Gregory and senior executives earn top dollar.