Christchurch Local Committee OFFICIALS

Posted 10 Jul '23 under Christchurch Local

Nominations are hereby called from Union Members for Local Committee positions as below:

Local Committee

Blue Watch Rep x 1

Black Watch Rep x 1

Proposers and Seconders must be financial members of the Union, and nominations will only be accepted on the Union’s official Nomination Form.

Nominations should be addressed to:

Southern Branch
Returning Officer
NZPFU
301 Estuary Road, South Brighton, CHRISTCHURCH 8062 (email richardhurst-long@hotmail.co.nz or richard.hurst-long@fireandemergency.nz)

Nominations close on Friday 21st July 1800hrs, 2023 and must be in the hands of the Returning Officer by Monday 24th July 0800, 2023. No late nominations will be accepted.

Candidates are advised that they are entitled to submit, with the Nomination Form, an A4 sheet biography to be published to members prior to voting. Candidates must agree to abide by the NZPFU Charter.

NOTE: All current shift reps need to forward a nomination form if they wish to keep their positions.

Richard Hurst-Long
Southern Branch Returning Officer
NZPFU

AUCKLAND HEAVY AERIAL – PARNELL 255

10 Jun

Members will be aware of District Manager Mackereth's instruction to all staff to restrict Parnell’s aerial appliance to respond to confirmed fires only, copied below.

This instruction was issued without genuine consultation with the Auckland Local and highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in. Despite the organisation saying that their fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced, once again reality proves the complete opposite, with this decision impacting the safety and well-being of firefighters and the public.

TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Kawerau Local Secretary, President and Vice President and common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Local Secretary will be conducted first, then President and Vice President if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.

TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Auckland Local President, Vice President and Local Committee with common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Auckland Local President will be conducted first, then Vice President and then Local Committee if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.