Is there a fairer way to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand? | Stuff.co.nz

Is there a fairer way to fund Fire and Emergency New Zealand? | Stuff.co.nz <!--mynz:youtube-chapters--> {"v":1,"chapters":[{"timeSeconds":0,"label":"Government reviews fire funding model","summary":"The New Zealand government has launched a review into the funding of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The current model relies heavily on levies from property insurance policies."},{"timeSeconds":21,"label":"Firefighters protest funding issues","summary":"Firefighters are seen protesting, holding signs that express dissatisfaction with the current funding of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. One sign reads 'FENZ is broken'."},{"timeSeconds":27,"label":"Review of insurance levies","summary":"The Department of Internal Affairs is examining the existing funding model for Fire and Emergency New Zealand. This model currently derives 95% of its funding from levies on property insurance."},{"timeSeconds":39,"label":"Insurance Council CE on funding","summary":"Kris Faafoi, CEO of the Insurance Council, states that fire and emergency services are a core public service. He suggests looking at other countries' models for funding."},{"timeSeconds":55,"label":"Fire crews respond to diverse emergencies","summary":"Footage shows fire trucks and personnel responding to various incidents, from medical emergencies to severe weather events. This highlights the wide range of services provided."},{"timeSeconds":100,"label":"Brooke Van Velden on funding alternatives","summary":"Internal Affairs Minister Brooke Van Velden discusses alternative funding methods, noting that other countries use taxation. She believes the current system is not sustainable."},{"timeSeconds":110,"label":"Firefighters' union seeks change","summary":"The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union is advocating for a change in funding. They want to ensure that the service remains properly funded and accessible to all New Zealanders."},{"timeSeconds":121,"label":"Current levies locked in","summary":"Despite the review, the current levies on insurance policies are locked in for the next three years. The minister suggests that other countries fund their fire services differently."}]} <!--/mynz:youtube-chapters-->