WORKERS MEMORIAL DAY APRIL 28

Posted 14 Apr under Featured News

Please see below for events for Workers’ Memorial Day 28 April 2025.

Occupational disease is the primary killer of firefighters globally and self-harm resulting from mental health issues directly attributed to the workplace is sadly prevalent.

Off-duty or on-break NZPFU members are encouraged to attend these events as we continue the decades long battle to have firefighters occupational disease recognised so that firefighters and their families are supported in their greatest time of need.

The CTU’s 2025 Workers’ Memorial Day webpage is also now live which has downloadable resources for members.

Location	Date	Details
Wellington	Monday 28 April 10.30am	VENUE: Workers’ Memorial Stone – Te Papa Waterfront, Followed by morning tea Facebook event page
Manawatu	Monday 28 April 12pm	VENUE: Workers’ Memorial, Memorial Park, Fitzroy Street entrance
Christchurch	Monday 28 April 11.45am	VENUE: Canterbury Workers’ Memorial, Science Alive Reserve Off Gasson Street behind Moorhouse NPD service station.
Otago	Monday 28 April 11.45am	VENUE: Otago Workers’ Memorial, Market Reserve Princes Street

In unity,
Wattie Watson
National Secretary

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