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FENZ ASBESTOS MANAGEMENT PLANS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON

Worksafe has issued FENZ with a notice requiring FENZ to review all Asbestos Management Plans (AMPs) to ensure they are implemented, monitored and effective.  The Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) refers to ALL AMPs which means it applies to all FENZ owned/leased/occupied/used buildings across the country.


NORTHERN BRANCH ELECTIONS 2023

Nominations are called for the positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary for the Northern Branch.


CENTRAL BRANCH ELECTIONS 2023

Nominations are called for the positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary for the Central Branch.


SOUTHERN BRANCH ELECTIONS 2023

Nominations are called for the positions of President, Vice-President and Secretary for the Southern Branch.


Process for NZPFU members requested to be interviewed or involved in any internal or external inquiry into Loafers Lodge fire

The tragic fire at Loafers Lodge last Monday will result in various internal and external inquiries including police investigations, criminal charges, coronial inquiries and FENZ operational reviews and investigations.  NZPFU members want to ensure that the loved ones of the deceased get the answers they need.  It is important that the full picture is presented to the various inquiries, and that information is accurate and provided in context.


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MESSAGES OF SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE WELLINGTON HOSTEL FIRE

It was with a heavy heart that many of us woke this morning to the news of the tragic hostel accommodation fire in Wellington. We send our deepest sympathy to the loved ones of the deceased, those injured and those that survived unscathed but have lost their home and friends. We understand there was a sense of community in the Loafers Lodge hotel in Newtown and the impact will be felt by many.


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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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