The Working Party is making good progress on finalizing the details of a changed training and progression system.

One of the major final issues being considered is the ability of existing members to have recognition of prior learning.

Any translation to TAPs must not disadvantage existing members in terms of the qualifications they presently hold.

It is anticipated therefore that the new proposed qualifications will be retrospectively awarded to all members relative to the rank presently held.

In anticipation of TAPs introduction (which will require ratification by members), the Union and Fire Service have agreed that members be encouraged to hook onto the NZQA.

Many members are already hooked on for the purposes of recognizing training packages for such things as First Aid, Driving, CIMS and USAR.

There is no obligation to hook onto NZQA at this time. However, members are encouraged to do so, so that recognition of achievements can be recorded.

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Christchurch Local Committee Officials

Nominations are hereby called from Union Members for Local Committee positions as below.


ELECTRONIC BALLOT FOR TAURANGA AND KAWERAU MEMBERS ONLY

In 2007 the NZPFU and NZFS signed the attached Tauranga Kawerau Amalgamation document grandparenting conditions for those employed in the district and setting out transfers and travel terms and conditions.

In recent years the Tauranga and Kawerau Locals have been meeting with FENZ management to resolve matters affected by the 2007 agreement and the attached 2025 document has been drafted as a result.


TIMARU LOCAL SECRETARY DECLARATION AND CALLING FOR TIMARU LOCAL PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS

At the close of the notified nominations period one nomination for the position of Timaru Local Secretary has been received.

I therefore declare Jeremy Gaskin as Timaru Local Secretary.

As a result there is the Timaru Local President position is now vacant.

Nominations are now called for the position of Timaru Local President.