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
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Central Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I received one nomination for Branch Vice President and nominations for Branch President and Branch Secretary .
Following the close of nominations for the election of the Southern Branch positions of Branch Secretary, Branch President and Branch Vice President, I had received one nomination for each position.
Yesterday’s notice (below) from District Commander Mackereth once again highlights the dire state of the Fire and Emergency fleet.
There are currently NO relief aerials available in the country to replace the Parnell aerial that has suffered a steering malfunction.