The NZPFU FENZ collective agreement includes a payment as an incentive for employees for return to work from parental leave and to remain
employed by FENZ for at least 6 months upon their return.
In May 2023, FENZ unilaterally decided new “policy” in a memo to People Branch staff restricting the payment only to those that applied for
12 months leave and took at least three months leave. The clause does not refer to any requirement to have applied for 12 months leave, or
to have taken at least 3 months leave.
The NZPFU has six delegates attending the 2026 WIMDOI (Women in Male Dominated Occupations and Industries) Biennial Conference being held in Rotorua 12-14 May.
Nominations are called for the positions of President, Vice President, and Secretary of the three Branches – Northern Branch, Central Branch and Southern Branch.
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) which represents more than 350,000 Canadian and American firefighters has sent the attached letter of solidarity and support to NZPFU members.
The remediation notices resulting from FENZ’s failure to accurately calculate leave payments over many years are now being sent out to
members.
Members are advised it is not in your interests to sign a form consenting FENZ to deduct any monies they say you owe from the
remediation payment.
NZPFU members yet to complete the Whanaungatanga Survey need to get onto it pronto!
The survey was to close today but due to various demands on FENZ personnel it has been extended to 8 May 2026.
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.
