New Fire and Emergency NZ and NZPFU Auckland task force created
On Wednesday 19 December, the Fire and Emergency and NZPFU Auckland task force held their first meeting since their establishment in November.
Update on temporary Christchurch Station
The NZPFU is continuing to work with Regional and Property management to look at options to improve the current plans without delaying the project or the timeframes for members to move into the temporary Lichfield Station in Christchurch.
Christchurch Local successfully pushes to remove Level 2 PPE from the engine bay
Taking all available steps to reduce firefighters’ exposures to carcinogens is fundamental and this week level 2 PPE was removed from the engine bay at
Christchurch City Station.
Office Closure
Please be advised that:
National Vice President Election Declared
Congratulations to Joe Stanley who has been elected Vice President of the Union. We welcome Joe to the team and look forward to working with him to further the interests of the members.
Holidays Act and Pay Remediation
The Fire Service have had the Project running for some months now. Black Watch workers (who are the most affected) have been remediated.
Notice to Auckland Local Members
It is with sadness that we advise the sudden passing of John Woolley, Senior Station Officer at Hamilton Fire Station.
Casual Vacancies - Short Term
TAUPO LOCAL
In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, we are pleased to announce the following vacancies have been filled in
the Taupo Local.
Notice to Auckland Local Members
The Auckland Local Committee is aware of the upcoming retirement of Area Manager Denis O’Donoghue in early January 2019.
Cancellation of Special Meeting
The Auckland Local Committee advises that the Special Meeting called for Thursday 6 December at 10.30am is cancelled.
President's Blog: Heads up 3
44 days in, the emails have grown exponentially as have the phone calls and the sleep has decreased! It is most certainly a busy but productive time!
Notice to Auckland Local Members
The Auckland Local Committee understands from Regional Manager Kerry Gregory that FENZ will be withdrawing from next year’s Pride Parade to be held in Auckland.