The fire strike planned for 11am today is being called off, according to a statement made by the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU).

Members are being advised to "continue their duties" following a recent Government proposal which would "assist with settlement".

The one-hour strike planned for Monday has not been called off "at this stage".

"We welcome the assistance of the Government which will be needed to settle these systemic issues but FENZ has to front up and change its position so that collectively there is a responsibly and reasonable settlement," the statement reads.

The NZPFU also says the proposal alone "will not settle" the systemic issues including staffing, safe systems of work, health, wellness and low wages.

Fire and Emergency NZ Chief Executive Kerry Gregory says he pleased that discussions between Fire and Emergency and the NZPFU regarding a new offer for settlement of the collective agreement are continuing.

"The NZPFU leadership has withdrawn their notice for strike action today to allow negotiations take place."

"This is a very positive development and we thank the NZPFU leadership for agreeing not to strike while we work through this together," he says.

"Fire and Emergency remains committed to exploring all the options available to reach settlement and I am confident this latest development represents considerable progress to reach a resolution after a lengthy process."

Firefighters across the country have been participating in strike efforts since August this year, and have been highlighting issues with FENZ as far back as June.

The protests have been issued to trigger a FENZ response to allow better conditions for firefighters.

Tauranga NZPFU representative Mike Swanson says the core issues are "resources, understaffing, and low wages," in which some local firefighters are working upwards of "100 hours per week".

"There is a further strike notified for next Friday which remains in place."

NZPFU NCOM and local officials will reportedly have a meeting at 11am to discuss the recent developments.