Bunnings management appears to have made a move to install a defibrillator in its Dunedin store and train staff on how to use it.
Bunnings management forced the removal of a defibrillator from its Dunedin store after a staff social club raised $1300 to buy one, following a colleague's death from a heart condition.
In March, Bunnings considered feedback from customers and staff and agreed to put defibrillators in five stores, including Dunedin.
However, on Sunday, a Bunnings Dunedin staff member, who did not want to be named, said although a new defibrillator had arrived at the Dunedin store several weeks ago, it had been stored in an upstairs office.
The device needed to be installed on the shop floor so it was available for staff to use in an emergency, the staff member said.
"It just hasn't happened.''
The Otago Daily Times contacted Bunnings management in Auckland yesterday morning and asked why the device had not be installed.
About two hours later, the staff member called to say management had begun organising the device installation and staff training.
Bunnings NZ marketing manager Valerie Staley declined to provide an installation and training timeline when contacted yesterday.
"We appreciate your continued interest. However, at this point, we have nothing further to add,'' she said.
