The Government have changed the rules for voting which will affect this year’s general election.
In the past, voters have been able to enrol and vote on election day but now every voter has to be enrolled before midnight on the 25th
October 2026.
Earlier this month the Employment Court ruled that the parental leave payment designed to encourage NZPFU members to return to work from parental leave for at least six months must be paid regardless of the period of parental leave.
How low can FENZ leadership go? FENZ’s Senior Leadership reputations are in tatters, with the Prime Minister calling them a “Punch and Judy show” and their own Minister slamming their inability to provide accurate and current information.
Members are advised that the nomination period for the following two positions is now open and will close at 5pm, Friday 11 September 2026.
The NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance scheme has been a huge success ensuring those that are sick or injured and qualify for the protection no longer have the stress of lack of sick leave or income while being treated and recovering.
An election for the Auckland Local President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 17 August 2026 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 4 September 2026.
Members are advised that pursuant to Union Rule B.15.11, notice is given for the Auckland Local Annual General Meeting to be held on Monday 31 August 2026.
FENZ has sent out “expressions of interest” invitations to workshops for Health Monitoring Risk Workshops.
The NZPFU advises members it is not in your interests to participate in this project or programme work.
There is no guarantee what “health monitoring” will entail or how it will be used against you.
At the close of the nomination period for the Auckland Local President position, the following two nominations had been received.
The Employment Court has agreed with the NZPFU that the collective provision providing for a payment upon return from parental leave is not limited to those that had 12 months parental leave approved.
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.