NEWS

The 2026 PCA payment will be paid on the 24th June 2026 pay day.

NO BARGAINING DATES SO STRIKES CONTINUE

The NZPFU National Committee met with FENZ CE Kerry Gregory, Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler and DCE People Janine Hearn on Monday, with the only outcome an agreement to explore a High Performance High Engagement model that the Maritime Union says has been effective in getting the Ports of Auckland relationship focused on engagement that centres around the health and safety of workers.

PARENTAL LEAVE PAYMENT CASE IN EMPLOYMENT COURT THIS FRIDAY

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.

NZPFU supports WINDOI 2026

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.