Members may be aware of the tragic death of Professional Firefighter David Balfour, killed in the line of duty at the Victorian Bushfires.
Further information can be obtained below.
The U.F.U. of Australia has established a Trust Fund to assist the family. Further information is obtainable below.
Members should be aware of the significant donations received from Australian Firefighters to the Tamahere Fund established by the Union and consequently, the Union would urge members to reciprocate.
Nominations are hereby called from Union Members for Local Committee positions as below.
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.
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.