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.
In an astounding attack on firefighters undertaking lawful industrial action, Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler has publicly blamed firefighters for the erosion of public trust.
The Minister for Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden has publicly declared she has no confidence in FENZ CE Kerry Gregory.
The Minister also raised with the Board her “concerns relating to the capability of other senior leaders within FENZ”.
The NZPFU National Committee and Local Secretaries have been discussing the appropriate ballots that should be put to members in the upcoming NZPFU membership meetings.
The NZPFU and PSA have filed joint proceedings in the Employment Relations Authority seeking compliance orders with an earlier Employment Relations Authority decision that found FENZ had failed to consult in accordance with the unions’ employment agreements.
The NZPFU will be holding a national round of meetings with members as detailed below. The meetings have been arranged so that the relevant National Committee members can attend each meeting.
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.
