Physical Competency Assessment

Posted 19 Jan '05 under Auckland Local

This Notice is to inform members in the Auckland Local that on Monday 17 January the formal Physical Competency Assessments were commenced.

The Auckland Local, in maintaining their commitment to ensure that everyone is able to complete their P.C.A. by the end of March, is again seeking members’ assistance. Members will be aware that it is intended to work through using the One Day Training schedule format. Any members who miss out on their particular day need not be too concerned as there are catch up days available if this occurs.

Members who have any queries on this matter may wish to contact Athol Conway, Auckland Local Co-ordinator on (027) 482 2231.

Major Fire Causes Widespread Disruption to Auckland Fleet

7 Mar

Members will no doubt be aware of Wednesday's major fire in a scrapyard in Papakura. Whilst the cause of this fire is still under investigation what is known is that the impacts of it were widespread right across Auckland.

Return to Work Duties

23 Feb

We have been told that staff wanting to do Return to Work Duties will have to do them at District HQ and they do not intend to reimburse your travel costs, “you are getting an enhanced pay and you can fund your own travel”. We have since got an agreement that the travel distance reimbursement will be paid for travel to District HQ.

Union calls for Operational Review into Devastating House Fire

20 Feb

Following a devastating house fire in Milldale north of Auckland yesterday the Local has written to the Acting National Commander formally asking for Fire and Emergency to undertake an operational review.