The Union and Fire Service representatives met again on 20 January 2011 (for a fifth day of negotiations).
Subsequent to the Union advising the Fire Service that the money element of the Fire Service’s position was quite inadequate, the Fire Service representatives indicated they would not return to the negotiating table.
Consequently negotiations have broken down.
A detailed notice of the state of play of negotiations is being developed and will be promulgated next week.
The NZPFU Auckland Local is providing this update to ensure members have clear and accurate information regarding the recent asbestos testing and subsequent actions at Auckland City Fire Station.
An election for the Timaru Local President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 6 October 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 17 October 2025.
At the close of the nomination period the following three nominations have been received for the position of Timaru Local President.