NZPFU AIA COMPENSATION INSURANCE PREMIUM UPDATE

Posted 7 May under Featured News

Please note this notice is only for the NZPFU AIA Compensation Insurance and does not apply to the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance.

Members of the NZPFU AIA compensation insurance are advised premiums have increased to $28.94 per fortnight, with the increase being deducted from wages from the 12^th May 2025 pay period. The NZPFU has notified FENZ of the change in premium.

All NZPFU members can apply to be covered and FENZ will deduct the insurance from the fortnightly wages. Available for download is a copy of the application form.

The NZPFU AIA Insurance is a life insurance scheme providing for $100,000 to be paid upon death or diagnosis of terminal illness.
All information can be found on the NZPFU website under the Resources Tab and under the heading Compensation Insurance.
Members of the scheme can also continue to be covered by the Insurance post-employment with FENZ provided the attached continuation form is completed, and the member would then be responsible for the payment of premiums.

In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary

NZPFU GIVES FENZ NOTICE OF RIGHT TO DEPLOY PARNELL 255

Yesterday

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.

AUCKLAND HEAVY AERIAL – PARNELL 255

10 Jun

Members will be aware of District Manager Mackereth's instruction to all staff to restrict Parnell’s aerial appliance to respond to confirmed fires only, copied below.

This instruction was issued without genuine consultation with the Auckland Local and highlights the disarray and crisis that Fire and Emergencies fleet is in. Despite the organisation saying that their fleet is well maintained and regularly serviced, once again reality proves the complete opposite, with this decision impacting the safety and well-being of firefighters and the public.

TRIENNIAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

5 Jun

Due to nominations being received for Kawerau Local Secretary, President and Vice President and common nominees for positions, a series of elections will be conducted in accordance with the Rules.

The election for Local Secretary will be conducted first, then President and Vice President if still required. Separate notices will be issued for each election.