Phtoto: ufba.org.nzThe chief executive of the volunteer firefighters' union is the subject of an independent investigation relating to two complaints of sexual harassment and bullying. The two complaints against Butzbach relate to incidents several years ago when he was Fire Chief in Martinborough and on the board of UFBA. One complaint relates to sexual harassment in what the complainant describes as a "hazing incident" in a restaurant in Martinborough. The other complainant wants the terms of reference for the inquiry to "include sexual assault, sexual harassment, unwanted sexual advances, bullying, harassment and victimisation." The investigation comes as Fire and Emergency faces mounting pressure over the way it handles complaints over sexual assault, harassment and bullying.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 31, 2020 21:45 UTC