Today is a historic day for New Zealand’s firefighters as the first step to recognising occupational cancers has been taken with Greens MP Mike Davidson’s presumptive legislation Bill.
Tauranga Local members are advised that this year’s AGM will be held as follows.
Today FENZ has its last chance to provide clear and correct information to the Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee Inquiry into the state of FENZ’s fire fleet.
FENZ’S complete disrespect for NZPFU members and disregard for their wellbeing was evidenced by their announcement yesterday of pay increases for everyone but NZPFU members.
At the close of the nomination period I had received one nomination.
The NZPFU National Committee has decided to cancel today’s strike which was to occur for one hour from 12 noon.
The NZPFU has called off today’s strike as we have members deployed to regions to support and rescue those caught in yet another extreme weather event.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations.
The NZPFU has cancelled today's strike due to the extreme weather events in Wellington and the high level of emergency response calls.
Smoke alarms save lives.
FENZ has plenty of cash to splash on advertising which includes promoting the importance of working smoke alarms for every home, yet is
driving down the installation of those live-saving alarms.
In November 2024, the NZPFU and FENZ were required to attend facilitated bargaining. The last facilitated bargaining meeting was in February 2026. Post that bargaining, the Employment Relations Authority has communicated with the parties a number of times.