The parties made further progress at bargaining today but there is still funding to be arranged.
The parties are hopeful that we be able to finalise terms of settlement next week subject to the necessary funding being confirmed.
Wattie Watson
Secretary, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union
Kerry Gregory
Chief Executive, Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Due to the resignation of Auckland Local Committee Member Chris O'Dea, and the declaration of Josh Nicolls to the position of Auckland Local President, nominations are hereby called for the two vacant Auckland Local Committee positions.
By the closing date for nominations for the position of New Plymouth Local President, the following nomination has been received.
The Auckland Local President election closed at 1700 hours Friday with 89% of those eligible to vote taking part.