The Southern Branch executive and Local Branch Secretaries have elected Richard Hurst-Long to the position of Southern Branch Returning Officer.
For practicality reasons outgoing Returning Officer Denis Fitzmaurice will continue to act as returning officer for the current Local Elections which are underway. This will be an opportunity for Richard to observe election processes.
We thank Denis for his work as returning officer and his service to the membership.
Members will be aware of the latest update from Fire and Emergency Management about the state of the aerial fleet in Auckland.
Every year Central Branch Secretary Rob Hutchison organises the printing and distribution of the NZPFU pocket diary. We are in the process of organising the 2022 diary.
This week, Auckland City 206 was removed from service due to a driveshaft issue. Parnell 255 has been away for repair for an extended period. This leaves Auckland with only one 24-year-old “heavy” aerial appliance.