NEWS

NZPFU ORGANISES ONGOING BARGAINING
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The NZPFU has made the practical preparations for bargaining to continue as planned on the 3rd and 4th September.

FENZ walked away from the bargaining during the August session unilaterally declaring that bargaining had ended.  FENZ then sought mediation.  The NZPFU has refused mediation as it is our strong view that bargaining has not concluded.  In fact, Workplace Relations Manager Michael Stephenson admitted in recent correspondence that there had been some productive discussions during the last day we met in bargaining.

| Southern Branch

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

| Auckland Local

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 Thursday 4 September 2025.

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The NZPFU Uniform and PPE group have been continuing their work to update the structural firefighting boots and helmets that are available for ordering by Career Firefighters.

| Gisborne Local

An election for the Gisborne Local Vice President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 25 August 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 5 September 2025.

| Tauranga Local

The Tauranga Local AGM will be held on Thursday 28th August @ 10:30am

| Gisborne Local

In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Gisborne members are informed that an election will be conducted electronically for the Gisborne Vice President election.

| Dunedin Local

In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Dunedin members are informed that Calvin Harradine has been elected unopposed to the position of Dunedin Vice President.

| Whangarei Local

In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Whangarei Local members are informed that Paul Ballentine has been elected Whangarei Local President unopposed.

NZPFU WANT FENZ TO COME BACK TO THE TABLE WITH THOSE WHO WANT TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE!
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FENZ Workplace Relations Manager Michael Stevenson who leads the FENZ bargaining team contacted the mediation services but did not have the courtesy to include the NZPFU in his request for mediation. Hardly the efforts of someone who wants to achieve a positive outcome. We believe he misled the mediation service by claiming both parties had agreed to mediation.

| Auckland Local

This instruction once again highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in, with no relief heavy aerial (Turntable Ladder) available to replace the Auckland City Aerial truck. 

Vale Station Officer Operational Support Matt Walker
| Auckland Local

The Auckland Local wishes to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Station Officer Matt Walker of the Auckland Operational Support who passed away after a short illness. 

FENZ ORCHESTRATED BREAKDOWN IN BARGAINING AND IS SPREADING MISINFORMATION
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This week, FENZ abandoned the bargaining by unilaterally declaring that bargaining had run its course. Their behaviour has demonstrated that FENZ was just biding its time, only providing an offer in June which did not reflect their own claims. Why? So that they could claim they have made savings by refusing any form of backdating on any matters including wage increases.

FENZ WALKS AWAY FROM BARGAINING
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Breaking News

Bargaining recommenced yesterday and today with four more bargaining days previously agreed in September and October.

But this afternoon FENZ collapsed the talks and walked away.

| Dunedin Local

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

| Whanganui Local

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

| Gisborne Local

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

| Taupo Local

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

| Whangarei Local

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

NZPFU ISSUES STRIKE ACTION NOTICES
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Breaking News

The NZPFU has today issued FENZ notices of strike action that will commence from 0001 hours on the 11 August 2025.   

Members are advised not to take any action until 0001 hours on 11 August and then only to take the actions listed in the two strike notices.

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This information ONLY APPLIES to any NZPFU member who has income protection and/or life insurance other than the NZPFU Protect policy, or is a member that is paying their own NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance premiums because their role is not covered by the 2021-2024 NZPFU collective employment agreement.  

99% VOTE TO REJECT FENZ’S OFFER
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Breaking News

NZPFU members have sent a strong message to FENZ that they will not be accepting the disgraceful offer and have overwhelmingly empowered the Union to bring on industrial action including strikes.

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