The parties made further progress at bargaining today but there is still funding to be arranged.
The parties are hopeful that we be able to finalise terms of settlement next week subject to the necessary funding being confirmed.
Wattie Watson
Secretary, New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union
Kerry Gregory
Chief Executive, Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Members should be aware that District Manager Mackereth has unilaterally made the decision to remove the Hazmat Command Appliance from immediate response to confirmed structure fire incidents for incidents in Auckland City Central Fire District.
Members may be aware that the Local has raised a dispute around the way FENZ’s wants to transition Papakura Station to a Senior Station Officer Station. This proposal would directly impact 10 personnel and indirectly impact over 120.
We refer members to the Notice to Members published on 28 January 2024 regarding Blood Screening Programme for NZPFU Members - Firefighters, Trainers and Fire Investigators.