Members are advised that Mike Powell has only just written to the National Returning Officer that he wishes to withdraw from the election.
Mike was asked at the same time as the other two candidates to reconfirm his nomination before the ballots were printed and sent yet failed to do so till today.
Derek Best
National Returning Officer
In reference to the Notice to Members published on 28 January 2024 regarding Blood Screening Programme for NZPFU Members - Firefighters, Trainers and Fire Investigators
Due to the recent resignation of the Rotorua Local President, nominations are hereby called for this position in accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union.
Last Friday (15th March 2024) NZPFU Tauranga and Kawerau Local Secretaries and Presidents and I met with National Commander Russell Woods, District Manager Jeff Maunder and Workplace Relations Senior Advisor Mike Todd in Tauranga.