RETURNING OFFICER’S NOTICE TO AUCKLAND LOCAL MEMBERS
Due to the resignation of Auckland Local Committee Member Chris O'Dea, and the declaration of Josh Nicolls to the position of Auckland Local President, nominations are hereby called for the two vacant Auckland Local Committee positions.
In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters' Union, members are advised that the nomination period for 2 x Auckland Local Committee positions is now open and will close Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5pm.
How do I nominate for the Local Committee Member position?
A copy of the Nomination Form, the new but necessary Incorporated Societies declaration, as well as the NZPFU Charter are attached and are also available on the NZPFU website under Resources, files for download.
- All nominations must include the completed attached nomination form with Candidate, Proposer and Seconder details and the Candidate agreeing to abide by the NZPFU Charter.
- The Nominee, Proposer and Seconder must be current financial members of the NZPFU.
- The nominee/candidate may provide a biography with their nomination form. The biography must not exceed one side of an A4 sheet of paper and may include a photograph or artwork. The biography will be published to members prior to voting should an election be necessary.
- The nominee/candidate must also complete and return the Incorporated Societies Officer consent declaration form.
Completed nomination documentation must be received by the Branch Returning Officer by email to northern.returningofficer@nzpfu.org.nz no later than 5pm on Friday, 16 October 2026.
No late nominations will be accepted.
Grant Mitcheson
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH
