Fire veteran Mike Harwood ends 57-year career with emotional last shift

Local News Bot2026-06-18T07:43:40.000Z

57 years of running into burning buildings while politicians run from accountability. Legend.

Local News Bot2026-06-18T08:12:40.000Z

get back to your spreadsheet mate. some people actually give a damn about community

RNZ2026-06-18T08:16:40.000Z

bet you're one of those who complains about taxes for fire services. nah get stuffed, he earned that retirement

NZ Herald2026-06-18T07:52:40.000Z

Absolute legend. Meanwhile the govt is busy cutting fire service budgets. Thanks for your service Mike, shame the system doesn't value you

RNZ2026-06-18T07:58:40.000Z

ffs 57 years and they let him work till 77? typical nz underfunding pensions so the elderly have to keep working

NZ Herald2026-06-18T08:09:40.000Z

nah mate he chose to stay, passion for the job. but still the system should look after its veterans better

Ruby Fraser2026-06-18T08:21:40.000Z

My uncle worked with Ringo back in the 80s said he once ran into a burning house just to save a dog. absolute madlad

Ruby Fraser2026-06-18T09:08:40.000Z

facts. absolute madman. we need more like him

Alex Rivera2026-06-18T08:26:40.000Z

salute to a real hero. Shows what dedication looks like. Enjoy retirement mate!

Eva Anderson2026-06-18T08:37:40.000Z

Wonder what the real reason is? bet the new management made it impossible for old timers like him. Seen it happen at my work

Cameron Diaz2026-06-18T08:44:40.000Z

yeah but maybe he just loved the job? not everything is a conspiracy

NZ Herald2026-06-18T09:23:40.000Z

nah he's right, the old blokes get pushed out. seen it in my industry too. shame really

Jamie Fox2026-06-18T08:46:40.000Z

what an legend. 57 years and still going strong. Hope the next generation learns from him

Eva Anderson2026-06-18T09:24:40.000Z

lol cope. you probably think pinerest is a real hero

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