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NZPFU MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS SCHEDULE [UPDATED]

The NZPFU will be holding membership meetings in July to update on bargaining and conduct any ballots the National Committee thinks necessary.

The NZPFU and FENZ are currently discussing proposals in bargaining. We meet again for bargaining on the 3rd and 4th July where we expect to continue those discussions. By the conclusion of those two days there may be an offer to discuss at the membership meetings.  We will also conduct any ballots at membership meetings that the National Committee thinks necessary.

Retirement of Senior Station Officer Sulu Devoe

After 47 years of dedicated service, Senior Station Officer Sulu Devoe has made the decision to retire. Sulu has been a strong advocate for NZPFU members’ rights and terms and conditions of employment. He would always put firefighter safety and wellbeing front and centre, never failing to raise concerns with Fire and Emergency Management, sometimes ruffling feathers in the process.

An election for the Kawerau Local President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 30 June 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 11 July 2025.

An election for the Auckland Local Vice President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 30 June 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 11 July 2025.