By the closing date for nominations for the position of Auckland Local Committee Member, the following nominations have been received.
Frederic William ABBOTT
Joshua Steve BURTON
As more than one nomination was received, an election in accordance with the Union Rules is necessary for this position.
Attached please find biographies for both candidates.
Ballot papers will be distributed shortly.
Grant Mitcheson
Branch Returning Officer
NORTHERN BRANCH
After 47 years of dedicated service, Senior Station Officer Sulu Devoe has made the decision to retire. Sulu has been a strong advocate for NZPFU members’ rights and terms and conditions of employment. He would always put firefighter safety and wellbeing front and centre, never failing to raise concerns with Fire and Emergency Management, sometimes ruffling feathers in the process.
An election for the Kawerau Local President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 30 June 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 11 July 2025.
An election for the Auckland Local Vice President position shall be conducted by electronic voting commencing at 0900 (9am) Monday 30 June 2025 and closes 1700 (5pm) Friday 11 July 2025.