Notice to Auckland Local Members

Posted 13 Mar '11 under Auckland Local

It is with regret that the Auckland Local has received the resignation of Kevin (Mau) Barbara from the position of Committee Member.

"It is with great regret I wish to tender my resignation as a member of the committee of the Auckland Local of the NZPFU.

I am transferring to Southern Comcen, with the last day of work being 11th of May 2011.

I would just like to thank all members of the committee and Anne in the Union office for their help over the last 4 years with their advice in dealing with comcen matters.Mau Barbara
Red Watch Northern Communication Centre"

I am sure that Auckland Members will wish to join the Committee in thanking Mau for his dedication and hard work, and the contribution he has made to the Auckland Local, and wish him all the best at the Southern Comcen.

Near Disaster on the North Shore

25 Apr

Members will no doubt be aware of the major 5th Alarm fire that broke out last night on the North Shore. This fire had widespread impacts to people across Tamaki Makaurau with several Emergency Alerts having to be made. Additionally, our thoughts go out the local community, including the owner, tenants, and staff of the businesses impacted.

Major Fire Causes Widespread Disruption to Auckland Fleet

7 Mar

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Return to Work Duties

23 Feb

We have been told that staff wanting to do Return to Work Duties will have to do them at District HQ and they do not intend to reimburse your travel costs, “you are getting an enhanced pay and you can fund your own travel”. We have since got an agreement that the travel distance reimbursement will be paid for travel to District HQ.