The NZPFU has called off today’s strike as multiple crews are working at a fatal house fire in Auckland this morning.
The NZPFU National Committee met with FENZ CE Kerry Gregory, Deputy National Commander Megan Stiffler and DCE People Janine Hearn on Monday, with the only outcome an agreement to explore a High Performance High Engagement model that the Maritime Union says has been effective in getting the Ports of Auckland relationship focused on engagement that centres around the health and safety of workers.
The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee will continue to hear from submitters on the state of FENZ fleet from 1pm today.
The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Select Committee Inquiry will continue this Wednesday, hearing from firefighters and other NZPFU members and submitters.
Last night a Christchurch family suffered a devastating fire where one child has reportedly perished and left other members of the whānau in serious condition.
The Parliamentary Governance and Administration Committee is conducting an inquiry into FENZ’s fleet management and related issues.
The hearings kick off tomorrow (Wednesday) with FENZ appearing.
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.
