Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) agreed on a $145 million dollar settlement today.

This gives firefighters a 24 percent wage increase and brings 18 months of negations to a close.

NZ Firefighters union secretary Wattie Watson says that they appreciate this wage increase, considering the conditions firefighters across the country have to work under. 

Wattie also says that these firefighters have been working long hours and dealing with staffing issues, so these strikes were difficult but necessary to send a message.

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Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) and the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) agreed on a $145 million dollar settlement today.
This gives firefighters a 24 percent wage increase and brings 18 months of negations to a close.
NZ Firefighters union secretary Wattie Watson says that they appreciate this wage increase, considering the conditions firefighters across the country have to work under. 
Wattie also says that these firefighters have been working long hours and dealing with staffing issues, so these strikes were difficult but necessary to send a message.
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Wattie Watson: NZ Firefighters union secretary on Fire and Emergency New Zealand and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union agreeing on settlement

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 May 2024, Labour’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods responds to government criticism of the 2018 gas and oil exploration ban. 

The New Zealand Defence force has had a budget increase, to the tune of $571 million. Defence Minister Judith Collins said this is a move in the right direction. 

TVNZ enters mediation after cancelling Sunday and Fair Go, E tū negotiator, Michael Wood said they'll work as quickly as possible to reach an agreement. 

The Warehouse closes TheMarket.com after sales worsen. Devon Funds Management head of Retail, Greg Smith told Heather, “They launched this in 2019 as New Zealand’s answer to Amazon.”

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Friday, 10 May 2024, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/megan-woods-responds-to-government-criticism-of-the-2018-oil-and-gas-exploration-ban/">Labour’s energy spokesperson Megan Woods responds to government criticism of the 2018 gas and oil exploration ban. </a> 
The New Zealand Defence force has had a budget increase, to the tune of $571 million.<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/judith-collins-it-is-a-significant-amount-and-defence-force-will-come-up-with-a-plan-for-it/"> Defence Minister Judith Collins said this is a move in the right direction. </a><a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/judith-collins-it-is-a-significant-amount-and-defence-force-will-come-up-with-a-plan-for-it/"> </a>
TVNZ enters mediation after cancelling Sunday and Fair Go, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tvnz-enters-mediation-after-cancelling-sunday-and-fair-go-union-negotiator-says-theyll-work-as-quickly-as-possible/">E tū negotiator, Michael Wood said they'll work as quickly as possible to reach an agreement.  </a>
The Warehouse closes TheMarket.com after sales worsen. <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-warehouse-closes-themarketcom-after-sales-worsen/">Devon Funds Management head of Retail, Greg Smith told Heather, “They launched this in 2019 as New Zealand’s answer to Amazon.”</a>   
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Full Show Podcast: 10 May 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as economic strains between Beijing and Brussels.

Asia business correspondent, Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan that European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needed help to protect itself from Chinese imports. 

Lewis said “Cina learnt very quickly about ow to make cars and they stole an edge in the EV market.”

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his first trip to Europe in five years, which is likely to be dominated by Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as economic strains between Beijing and Brussels. 
Asia business correspondent, Peter Lewis told Heather du Plessis Allan that European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen said the EU needed help to protect itself from Chinese imports.  
Lewis said “Cina learnt very quickly about ow to make cars and they stole an edge in the EV market.” 
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Asia business correspondent Peter Lewis reports on Xi Jinping's Europe trip

Economic growth in the UK has reached 0.1%, despite construction and retail being hit by a slow start to the year.

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan that the government has said their economic reforms are beginning to come good. However, the opposition is saying “you’ve been in power for more than a decade and it’s not looking good.”

Grey said “The general election is beginning to focus on the economy; and asylum seekers (which is very much unresolved)”.

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Economic growth in the UK has reached 0.1%, despite construction and retail being hit by a slow start to the year. 
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Heather du Plessis Allan that the government has said their economic reforms are beginning to come good. However, the opposition is saying “you’ve been in power for more than a decade and it’s not looking good.” 
Grey said “The general election is beginning to focus on the economy; and asylum seekers (which is very much unresolved)”. 
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Wattie Watson: NZ Firefighters union secretary on Fire and Emergency New Zealand and New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union agreeing on settlement

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