NZPFU CANCELS TODAY’S STRIKE
The NZPFU has cancelled today's strike due to the extreme weather events in Wellington and the high level of emergency response calls.
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.
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has organised an election education series of online workshops in the lead up to the general election.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations for the position of: HAMILTON LOCAL VICE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Hamilton Local, we are deeply saddened to advise members of the passing of our colleague, friend, and union brother, Callan Stewart.
Today the Minister for Internal Affairs announced the need to establish whether the fire service levy is the appropriate funding mechanism given response has broadened to include medical response and the increase in extreme weather events.
Due to the withdrawal of candidates from the Central Branch President position there is now no need for an election.
Congratulations to Rik Walsh who has been elected unopposed to the Central Branch President position.
Prior to the close of nominations for the Gisborne Local Committee I had received two additional nominations.
As members will be aware, several health and safety concerns were raised with Fire and Emergency by the Local with respect to the commissioning exercises undertaken at the City Rail Link.
Due to the withdrawal of a candidate, there is no longer an election for the Central Branch Secretary position. Congratulations to Robert Hutchison who has been declared the Central Branch Secretary unopposed.
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.