Launch of the Hiwa-i -te-Rangi Maori Outcomes Programme

Launch of the Hiwa-i-te-Rangi Maori Outcomes Programme

Posted 2 Jul '21 under Featured News

NZPFU National Vice president Joseph Stanley and National Secretary Wattie Watson were privileged to attend the launch of the Hiwa-i -te-Rangi Maori Outcomes Programme as part of Matariki celebrations this morning in Wellington. Joseph signed the FENZ Partner Agencies commitment of support for the programme on behalf of the NZPFU. The mahi this year is the development of the programme.

NZPFU member and Hawkes Bay Senior Firefighter Hanna Wainohu introduced the framework of the three year programme and the link with the Matariki constellation.

In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary

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In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Kawerau members are informed that Chris McFadzean has been elected Kawerau Local Secretary.

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In accordance with the NZPFU Rules, Auckland Local members are informed that Terry Bird has been elected Auckland Local President.

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NZPFU GIVES FENZ NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEPLOY PARNELL 255

16 Jun

Since the last NZPFU notice Auckland Local representatives have met with District Manager Vaughan Mackereth to discuss his direction not to deploy the aerial appliance Parnell 255 unless confirmed fire.

Mr Mackereth refused to withdraw his instruction, threatened industrial action for those that did not comply with his instruction and refused to other alternatives to address aspects of the health and safety implications of his instruction.

Today the NZPFU notified FENZ that Officers had the right on health and safety grounds to deploy the heavy aerial in accordance of their training and experience, regardless of confirmed fire.