Former NZFS National Commander to be farewelled with Firefighters Guard of Honour

Posted 2 Oct '19 under National

The New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) is saddened to advise members of the sudden and tragic death of Mike Hall, ex Chief Executive/National Commander of the New Zealand Fire Service.

Mike and friend Norman Comerford were in a light plane that crashed in the Tararua Ranges on Sunday 29th September. Mike was well known and respected by the NZPFU.

Under his control Mike oversaw the Icepak fire in Hamilton where one of our members was fatally, and seven others were seriously injured. It was Mike and Dame Margret Bazley who ensured that everything that could be done for our members affected at and by this incident was done above and beyond.

Mike joined the New Zealand Fire Service in May 2001 and was instrumental in brokering a deal which ended a long running industrial dispute between the NZPFU and the New Zealand Fire Service, which at the height of the dispute saw all members potentially needing to re-apply for their jobs.

It was through Mike’s intervention and negotiating that we can thank him for, ensuring the Fire Service remained essentially the way it has up until this time. Our condolences and thoughts go out to Mike’s family and friends.

Mike’s family have requested a full fire brigade funeral. All career firefighters are requested to wear their formal uniform to attend Mike’s funeral which will be held Saturday morning 10am at the Southwards Car Museum, Paraparaumu.

Ian Wright
President

Christchurch Local Committee Officials

15 Sep

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

ELECTRONIC BALLOT FOR TAURANGA AND KAWERAU MEMBERS ONLY

11 Sep

In 2007 the NZPFU and NZFS signed the attached Tauranga Kawerau Amalgamation document grandparenting conditions for those employed in the district and setting out transfers and travel terms and conditions.

In recent years the Tauranga and Kawerau Locals have been meeting with FENZ management to resolve matters affected by the 2007 agreement and the attached 2025 document has been drafted as a result.

TIMARU LOCAL SECRETARY DECLARATION AND CALLING FOR TIMARU LOCAL PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS

10 Sep

At the close of the notified nominations period one nomination for the position of Timaru Local Secretary has been received.

I therefore declare Jeremy Gaskin as Timaru Local Secretary.

As a result there is the Timaru Local President position is now vacant.

Nominations are now called for the position of Timaru Local President.