The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Committee is conducting an inquiry into FENZ’s fleet management and related issues.
The hearings kick off tomorrow (Wednesday) with FENZ appearing.
The NZPFU FENZ collective agreement includes a payment as an incentive for employees for return to work from parental leave and to remain
employed by FENZ for at least 6 months upon their return.
In May 2023, FENZ unilaterally decided new “policy” in a memo to People Branch staff restricting the payment only to those that applied for
12 months leave and took at least three months leave. The clause does not refer to any requirement to have applied for 12 months leave, or
to have taken at least 3 months leave.
The NZPFU has six delegates attending the 2026 WIMDOI (Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries) Biennial Conference being held in Rotorua 12-14 May.
Nominations are called for the positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary of the three Branches – Northern Branch, Central Branch and Southern Branch.
Yesterday’s notice (below) from District Commander Mackereth once again highlights the dire state of the Fire and Emergency fleet.
There are currently NO relief aerials available in the country to replace the Parnell aerial that has suffered a steering malfunction.
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) which represents more than 350,000 Canadian and American firefighters has sent the attached letter of solidarity and support to NZPFU members.