The NZPFU understands that some members have been engaging in groups organised by FENZ on matters that will affect the terms and conditions of employment of our members. These are matters that need to be negotiated and agreed – not workshopped.
Tomorrow (Wednesday 3 June) the Governance and Administration Select Committee will continue its public hearings for the Inquiry into the management of the FENZ fleet from 8.45am tomorrow – not the usual 1pm slot.
The NZPFU Northern and Southern Branch Returning Officers have declared the Branch Presidents, Vice Presidents and Secretaries unopposed, and the Central Branch Returning Officer has declared the Branch Vice President elected unopposed with the Branch President and Secretary positions to be contested.
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Northern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Central Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I received one nomination for Branch Vice President and nominations for Branch President and Branch Secretary .
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Southern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.
The 2026 PCA payment will be paid on the 24th June 2026 pay day.
The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee will continue to hear from submitters on the state of FENZ fleet from 1pm today.
The NZPFU has called off today’s strike as multiple crews are working at a fatal house fire in Auckland this morning.
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.
The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee will continue to hear from submitters on the state of FENZ fleet from 1pm today.
In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, due to vacant committee positions, nominations are called for Gisborne Local Committee members.