Timaru Local Secretary Nominations

Posted 22 Aug under Southern Branch

Please post this notice on union notice boards and make all members are aware that nominations are called, and the elections are overseen by the Returning Officer as set out below.

In accordance with the Rules of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union, nominations are called for the position of Timaru Local Secretary.

What do Local Secretaries do?

Please see attached an outline of the duties of the Local Secretary. The Local Officials are responsible for building relationships to raise and resolve issues affecting the Local and notifying the National office of issues that are or may be national matters, or where support and assistance is needed.

How do I nominate for the Local Secretary position?

A copy of the Nomination Form to be used and the NZPFU Charter is available for download on the NZPFU website under Resources, files for download.

Completed nomination forms must be received by the Southern Branch Returning Officer by email richardhurst-long@hotmail.co.nz by 5pm on Monday 8th September 2025.  No late nominations will be accepted.

  • All nomination must include the completed attached nomination form with Candidate, Proposer and Seconder details and the Candidate agreeing to abide by the NZPFU Charter.
  • The Nominee, Proposer and Seconder must be current financial members of the NZPFU.
  • The nominee/candidate may provide a biography with their nomination form.  The biography must not exceed one side of an A4 sheet of paper and may include a photograph or artwork.  The biography will be published to members prior to voting.


Richard Hurst-Long
Southern Branch Returning Officer
Dated: 22 August 2025

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