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
With the change in Auckland to COVID-19 Alert Level 3, Officers are reminded of the ability to use their command radios to talk directly with St John Ambulance staff when responded to Purple Events.
Members will remember our Notice last week advising of our grave concerns around FENZ’s planning around the America’s Cup sporting regatta.
The Local has written to the Regional Manager outlining our grave concerns that Fire Emergency is relinquishing its main functions under the Fire and Emergency Act in favour of secondary responsibilities and has not adequately prepared or planned for the 2021 Prada Cup and the 36th Americas Cup Sporting Event.