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An inaugural meeting was held on the 8^th August. The NZPFU was represented by Ian Wright (National Vice President) Mike Powell and Graeme “Norm” Gilroy (NZPFU reps for training) also in attendance were:

In line with the Conference Resolution to establish the rate of the calculation of Union Fees to “0.75% of the weekly wage of a Senior Firefighter (Grade 1) with 10 years’ experience.”

Attached is a biography for Brent Single – Candidate for Vice President Central Branch.

The Union has strongly represented its unhappiness about the inability of FENZ to actually pay the 1 July wage increase on the due date – Thus requiring back pay.

Some of you have questions about what the ‘health standards for operational personnel’ mentioned in the new legislation might mean for you.

Further to yesterday's notice, our technical issues with phone and internet services at the Wellington Union Office have been resolved.

Our normal contact arrangements resume.

We are currently experiencing technical issues with both phone and internet services at the Wellington Union Office.

As returning Officer I have been advised by Joe Stanley that he wishes to withdraw his nomination for the positions of President & Secretary.

The following article is reproduced with an acknowledgement to and the permission of the Gisborne Herald for member’s information. 

FENZ has asked us to distribute this notice for members information:

As many of you will have noticed, you’re having to log on multiple times to access applications on the intranet. I know this is very frustrating and we are disappointed that you are having this experience. 

Further to the previous newsletter the employer has now advised that the new rates will be paid on 13 September and the back pay will be paid on that pay day as well.

The union and Fire and Emergency New Zealand would like to draw members’ attention to Notices of Authorisation.