On behalf of the Hamilton Local, we are deeply saddened to advise members of the passing of our colleague, friend, and union brother, Callan Stewart.
Today the Minister for Internal Affairs announced the need to establish whether the fire service levy is the appropriate funding mechanism given response has broadened to include medical response and the increase in extreme weather events.
Due to the withdrawal of candidates from the Central Branch President position there is now no need for an election.
Congratulations to Rik Walsh who has been elected unopposed to the Central Branch President position.
Due to the withdrawal of a candidate, there is no longer an election for the Central Branch Secretary position. Congratulations to Robert Hutchison who has been declared the Central Branch Secretary unopposed.
The NZPFU understands that some members have been engaging in groups organised by FENZ on matters that will affect the terms and conditions of employment of our members. These are matters that need to be negotiated and agreed – not workshopped.
Tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June) the Governance and Administration Select Committee will continue its public hearings for the Inquiry into the management of the FENZ fleet from 8.45am tomorrow – not the usual 1pm slot.
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.
