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IMPORTANT UPDATES FOR MEMBERS

Important updates for members on Code of Conduct, Kiwisaver deductions and overtime on public holidays remuneration, Bargaining and Annual General Meetings.


COMPULSORY EMPLOYER KIWISAVER CONTRIBUTIONS UPDATE

The NZPFU has instructed specialist legal support for advice on the Kiwisaver employer compulsory contributions issue.


NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance Reimbursement

The NZPFU will shortly be providing FENZ with the list of NZPFU members who signed up to the NZPFU Protect Income Protection Insurance for the reimbursement of premiums.


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FENZ OWES NZPFU MEMBERS MILLIONS IN UNPAID WAGES AND UNPAID KIWISAVER CONTRIBUTIONS

On Tuesday FENZ Workplace Relations Manager Michael Stevenson informed the NZPFU that FENZ had self-reported to IRD its failure to pay the 3% compulsory contribution to employees who have Kiwisaver and other non-complying superannuation scheme such as FireSuper. FENZ had been paying the employer contribution into FireSuper but not the compulsory contribution to the Kiwi Saver Account. We were informed 592 NZPFU members were affected and for all affected staff about $8-$10 million was owing over four years.


Vale NZPFU Past President Gordon Duncan

The NZPFU membership extends its heartfelt condolences to the family of NZPFU Past President Gordon Duncan who passed away this morning.

Gordon's funeral will be held 11am Thursday 6th June at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home, 9 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu.


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NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT DECLARATION

At the close of the nomination period for the election of the National President and the National Vice President, I have received one nomination for each position.


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Welcome to Te Kāhui Kaipatuahi o Aotearoa, the NZ Professional Firefighters' Union.

The NZPFU is a key partner with Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Through reducing the likelihood of unwanted fires, reducing consequences from emergencies and helping build resilient communities we contribute to a safer environment for New Zealanders.

Our members serve their communities to protect and preserve life, property and the environment. NZPFU representatives are based on all career fire stations. There are also 19 Union Locals in the major metropolitan and principal centres where career firefighters are employed. 

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