Fleur Fitzsimons
Fleur Fitzsimons is the acting national secretary of the Public Service Association (PSA) in New Zealand, a union representing public sector workers. She has been a vocal advocate for workers' rights, particularly in the healthcare sector, and has recently gained attention for her stance against proposed job cuts at Health NZ, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing patient safety over financial savings.
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Fleur Fitzsimons, the national secretary of the Public Service Association, expressed major concerns about the cuts to government departments in New Zealand.
Budget 2026: Union warns of lasting damage – The Front Page
New Zealand· 2026-05-30
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said a payroll failure of this scale is not a minor inconvenience.
About 5500 Health New Zealand staff in Waikato not paid overnight due to glitchNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Fleur Fitzsimons is the national secretary of the Public Service Association, commenting on job losses in the public sector.
Job losses, seismic threats and now a sewage spill: Why they’re not the end for WellingtonNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
Fleur Fitzsimons, national secretary of the country’s largest union the PSA, said if passed in its current form, the law would radically change every New Zealand workplace.
Government closes in on major employment law changes – here’s what the law doesNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
Fleur Fitzsimons believed the police withdrawal from mental health callouts had been poorly thought through and 'rushed'.
Young nurse left with a permanent injury amid calls to stem violence in mental health wardsNew Zealand· 2026-01-16
Fleur Fitzsimons called the debate a false flag operation designed to misrepresent Willis.
Nicola Willis vs Ruth Richardson: Taxpayers’ Union backs down, requests economist moderatorNew Zealand· 2025-12-12
Fleur Fitzsimons, the Public Service Association national secretary, reported that 539 members would be striking.
Hawke’s Bay mega-strike to see 5500 teachers and health workers march in NapierNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said its members were standing up for safe staffing and for the public health service.
Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires backNew Zealand· 2025-10-18
Fleur Fitzsimons is the PSA national secretary who called for van Velden to apologize.
Attorney-General Judith Collins speaks with Minister Brooke van Velden after ERA commentsNew Zealand· 2025-09-01
Public Service Association national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said the impact on house values is not surprising.
Public sector job cuts: Uncertainty said to be ‘restraining’ Wellington’s housing marketNew Zealand· 2025-07-02
National secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said independent meat inspectors were important for ensuring high food quality and safety.
Meat self-inspection plans could impact food safety, warns PSANew Zealand· 2025-07-01
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons expressed concerns about the merging of roles in the Department of Internal Affairs.
Air NZ tech boss tipped for top job, Amazon’s huge Auckland construction site silent, Chorus’ multi-billion rural grab, more DIA cuts - Tech InsiderNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Fleur Fitzsimons, head of the Public Service Association, emphasizes the importance of women's voices in the pay equity debate.
Pay equity bungle could cost Govt the election – Shane Te PouNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons criticized the Government for sacking business advisers while promoting economic growth.
Callaghan Innovation lays off start-up support team, Auckland mayor makes tech grabNew Zealand· 2025-05-20
Fleur Fitzsimons, PSA national secretary, said the union strongly opposes Health NZ’s final decisions regarding job cuts.
Health NZ confirms 377 roles cut, despite ongoing legal challengeNew Zealand· 2025-05-15
Fleur Fitzsimons criticized the Minister for wiping years of progress towards a more diverse public service.
Diversity requirements proposed to be cut in Judith Collins’ Public Service Act overhaulNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Fleur Fitzsimons criticized the spending on consultants instead of improving clinical outcomes for patients.
Health New Zealand’s million-dollar spend on consultants to manage restructuresNew Zealand· 2025-05-11
Fleur Fitzsimons said the union welcomed the 'outpouring of support'.
Hamilton workers join nationwide Pay Equity Amendment Bill protestNew Zealand· 2025-05-09
Fleur Fitzsimons is the Public Service Association national secretary promising ongoing protests.
Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Fleur Fitzsimons is the national secretary of the Public Service Association who highlighted workload problems at Oranga Tamariki.
Oranga Tamariki: No social workers assigned to more than 1000 at-risk children as reports of concern riseNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
for party stalwart, Fleur Fitzsimons, then on the council.
How Labour walked away from Tory Whanau and backed Andrew LittleNew Zealand· 2025-04-18
Fleur Fitzsimons said the proposal was the most 'blatant example of false economics'.
Health NZ proposes job cuts, risking millions in fraud recoveryNew Zealand· 2025-04-09PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons said the cuts would certainly impact the agency’s work capabilities.
Kāinga Ora staff ‘crying in office’ over ‘horrendous’ restructure processNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Fleur Fitzsimons described the cuts at Kāinga Ora as an attack on tenants and their families.
Public sector cuts: 673 jobs to go at Government housing agency Kāinga OraNew Zealand· 2025-04-03
Fleur Fitzsimons, the Public Service Association national secretary, highlighted the need for the Government to reverse proposed cuts to Health NZ’s data and digital workforce.
Data breach: ‘Malicious actor’ downloaded private information about Health NZ staffNew Zealand· 2025-03-27Association national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons labelled Luxon a hypocrite in light of the workforce cuts.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in India defends NZDF job cuts planNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
Fleur Fitzsimons is the PSA national secretary who criticized the proposed cuts to the NZDF.
NZ Defence Force proposing to cut 374 roles, union saysNew Zealand· 2025-03-20Fleur Fitzsimons, PSA national secretary, criticized the costs associated with PPPs.
Govt’s infrastructure summit a success, despite Labour winning competition over having most kidsNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
Fleur Fitzsimons was attacked by Simeon Brown for being a failed Labour candidate.
Phil Goff let himself and Govt down with reckless Donald Trump comments - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-03-06
Brown attacked the PSA’s acting national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons over the survey.
‘It’s not a way to run a health service’ - the cost of health redundanciesNew Zealand· 2025-03-03