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NZPFU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

It is time to have a national round of membership meetings for bargaining purposes.

The NZPFU and FENZ are currently discussing proposals in bargaining. The parties meet again on the 4th and 5th July 2024 where we expect to continue those discussions and by conclusion of those two days there may be an offer to discuss with the membership.


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Declaration Notices for Local Triennial Elections

The period for nominations of the NZPFU Local Triennial elections closed at 5pm yesterday (Thursday 29 May).

Please see the notices available for download below for every NZPFU Local detailing the nominations, those elected unopposed and where elections will need to be conducted.


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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION'S DAMNING REPORT INTO FENZ COMPLAINT PROCESSES QUIETLY APPEARS ON FENZ WEBSITE

A new report was quietly added to the FENZ website today without the usual press releases and mass email notifications that previous reviews into complaint processes has enjoyed.  It is a damning report of a Public Service Commission inquiry into the handling of complaints made by a volunteer firefighter against volunteer leaders and management.  


PCA PAYMENT

The 2025 PCA payment will be paid on the 25th June 2025 pay day.


NZPFU Triennial Local Elections Reminder

Members are reminded that completed nomination forms for Local Secretary, President, Vice President and Committee members must be received by the relevant Returning Officer no later than 5pm on the 29th May 2025.


FENZ Performance and Development processes do not apply to NZPFU Members

Members are reminded that FENZ’s Performance and development process policy expressly excludes NZPFU members.

Despite FENZ’s own policy clearly stating that exemption there are Managers trying to force the process on some of our members.


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Welcome to Te Kāhui Kaipatuahi o Aotearoa, the NZ Professional Firefighters' Union.

The NZPFU is a key partner with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Through reducing the likelihood of unwanted fires, reducing consequences from emergencies and helping build resilient communities we contribute to a safer environment for New Zealanders.

Our members serve their communities to protect and preserve life, property and the environment. NZPFU representatives are based on all career fire stations. There are also 19 Union Locals in the major metropolitan and principal centres where career firefighters are employed. 

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