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Friday’s strike cancelled, Saturday's Election Day strike to proceed as planned

Friday’s strike action has been cancelled. Saturday’s strike will still proceed as planned: 2,000 NZPFU members will walk off the job at midday on Election Day — marking the first-ever Election Day strike by firefighters in NZ history.

This follows our official notice of the first 10-hour strike in an unprecedented national escalation.


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88% NZPFU MEMBERS VOTE FOR 10 HOUR STRIKES

NZPFU members have sent a clear message to FENZ and the incoming Government – the NZPFU members are standing strong in rejecting the disgraceful offer made by FENZ and have voted to walk off the job for 10 hours at a time to get a fair and reasonable deal.


FENZ’S HEALTH MONITORING SURVEY

Members are advised it is not in your interests to participate in FENZ’s health monitoring survey.

Last week, without any heads up, FENZ sent out an email link to a survey.


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Resignation of FENZ CE should herald in the revocation of his “vision”

FENZ CE Kerry Gregory’s resignation announcement this evening should be the catalyst for massive and sweeping change for FENZ.


NZPFU MEMBERS AND FAMILIES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR SKILLS AND TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS

The Northern Drivers’ Charitable Trust is now accepting scholarships of up to $3000 for CTU Union affiliated union members and their family members for 2027.


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MENTAL HEALTH SPIRALS WHILE EPIC FAILURES BY FENZ CONTINUE

The 2026 Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey Report released today records a downward spiral of the organisation, manifesting in increasing rates of mental health issues among those working for FENZ. For the 111 emergency dispatchers, the results are the grimmest, with some of the highest rates of reported mental health issues when compared to similar roles globally.


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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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