The NZPFU and FENZ will be back in bargaining this week after a 7-month hiatus. The NZPFU and FENZ will meet in facilitated bargaining on
Thursday and Friday.
As an act of good faith, the NZPFU is cancelling the one-hour strikes notified for tomorrow (Wednesday) and Friday.
Last week the NZPFU and PSA wrote to the new Board Chair Raveen Jaduram setting out the failure of FENZ to properly
consult and the impact of the current lack of confidence in the Board and Kerry Gregroy, as sound grounds to halt the restructure. We were
putting the Board on notice that we were preparing legal proceedings which will be filed as necessary.
The Board Chair has now responded refusing to intervene and therefore legal proceedings will be filed.
NZPFU and PSA members will be kept informed of the legal proceedings when filed and the implications on the restructure.
More than 52,000 people have signed the NZPFU petition calling for an independent inquiry into FENZ to ensure it is properly resourced to have the capacity and capability for reliable emergency response.
By the closing date for nominations for the position of New Plymouth Local President, the following nomination has been received.
This notice is NOT for members who are covered by the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance. FENZ pays the premium for the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance direct to the insurer.
Members are advised that the nomination period for the Invercargill Local Secretary is now open and will close Friday, 2 October 2026 at 5pm.
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The NZPFU petition calling for a full and independent inquiry into FENZ will be presented to Select Committee Chair Jan Tinetti and other Committee MPs this Wednesday on the steps of Parliament.
The bombshell news that FENZ CE Kerry Gregory deliberately failed to notify the Minister, and that FENZ spent $500,000 on the as-yet-undisclosed issue that has been referred to the Serious Fraud Office, is just the latest in a litany of issues that should have had him sacked a long time ago. On the limited information available, it appears to be a serious matter involving the fire service levy, which is the primary source of FENZ’s $850 million budget.
FENZ’s Board and Senior Management are heavily criticised in the Parliamentary Report into the Management of FENZ’s fleet. It records a lack of confidence in the membership of the Board and goes as far as recommending that the Government considers whether FENZ should even have the power to procure fleet and other services without formal oversight and intervention.
Members are advised that the nomination period for the Nelson Local Vice President is now open and will close Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 5pm.
In typical FENZ style, Australian consultants Tiger Spider have been engaged to take “an end-to-end view of fleet management” without first engaging with the NZPFU’s fleet representatives to ensure any review is meaningful and to be used for a proper purpose.
The NZPFU has cancelled today’s strike. We ask all Members and Locals to formally hold a minute’s silence to honour the firefighters and other responders who paid the ultimate sacrifice as a result of the 9/11 attacks.
In June 2026, the NZPFU raised serious health and safety concerns detailing critical risk areas with the City Rail Link (CRL), with FENZ and
with Auckland City Council.
The risks were serious in nature and significant in the breadth and magnitude.
The Auckland Local President election closed at 1700 hours Friday with 89% of those eligible to vote taking part.
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.
Today FENZ has its last chance to provide clear and correct information to the Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee Inquiry into the state of FENZ’s fire fleet.
FENZ’S complete disrespect for NZPFU members and disregard for their wellbeing was evidenced by their announcement yesterday of pay increases for everyone but NZPFU members.
At the close of the nomination period I had received one nomination.
The NZPFU National Committee has decided to cancel today’s strike which was to occur for one hour from 12 noon.
The NZPFU has called off today’s strike as we have members deployed to regions to support and rescue those caught in yet another extreme weather event.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations.
Due to a casual vacancy, we are calling for nominations.
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.
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.