The NZPFU has cancelled today's strike due to the extreme weather events in Wellington and the high level of emergency response calls.
Smoke alarms save lives.
FENZ has plenty of cash to splash on advertising which includes promoting the importance of working smoke alarms for every home, yet is
driving down the installation of those live-saving alarms.
In November 2024, the NZPFU and FENZ were required to attend facilitated bargaining. The last facilitated bargaining meeting was in February 2026. Post that bargaining, the Employment Relations Authority has communicated with the parties a number of times.
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has organised an election education series of online workshops in the lead up to the general election.
On behalf of the Hamilton Local, we are deeply saddened to advise members of the passing of our colleague, friend, and union brother, Callan Stewart.
Today the Minister for Internal Affairs announced the need to establish whether the fire service levy is the appropriate funding mechanism given response has broadened to include medical response and the increase in extreme weather events.
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.
