The NZPFU is continuing to undertake one-hour full stoppages in a bid to get FENZ to produce a new offer.
The NZPFU sent FENZ a proposal to get around a table in a hui setting to try and start building on a relationship so that we can get the big ticket items like the collective agreement resolved.
To date there are no bargaining times.
FENZ has refused to bring a new offer – which CE Kerry Gregory said in early March they were working on. The NZPFU has put up a range of proposals and options to try and find a pathway to reaching agreement. FENZ must produce an enhanced offer if we are to have any hope of a settlement.
The NZPFU and FENZ have been in bargaining since August 2024 but we have not been around the table since facilitated bargaining adjourned with no outcome in February 2026.
The NZPFU continues to notify of one-hour stoppages. The NZPFU has to give at least 14 days’ notice of stoppages. Please note the changes in times and days to the previous pattern of strikes. Go to www.direemergency.nz/events for the full details of the events in your location and sign the petition calling for a full inquiry into FENZ’s capability and capacity to meet its emergency response obligations.
- Wednesday 8 April one hour full stoppage 7.30am to 8.30am
- Friday 10 April one hour full stoppage 12 noon -1pm
- Monday 13 April one hour full stoppage 7.30am-8.30am
- Friday 17 April one hour full stoppage 12 noon- 1pm
- Monday 20 April one hour full stoppage 7.30am to 8.30am
- Friday 24 April full stoppage 12 noon-1pm.
