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Today, FENZ started consultation on their new draft Code of Conduct – which impacts all FENZ personnel directly, as it sets out behavioural standards and is a key enabler to building a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

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GPS-based dispatching
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The UFBA is aware of concerns being raised about the introduction of GPS-based dispatching for call-outs and that there are some misinterpretations of the intentions of this FENZ project.

UFBA
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While we wait for our 2023 recordings to be finalized and published – we have some exciting news to share with members!

2023 AGM & Hui
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Kia ora members

Only three weeks to go and we are excited to be hosting our largest AGM and Conference Hui yet!

But if you’re not attending, you can still get involved…

UFBA 145th AGM

Volunteers voice
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On Wednesday 6 September, a report was issued from FENZ which shows what FENZ has done and plans to do, to address the 20 recommendations made in the Te Kawa Mataaho – Public Service Commission review (PSC report) to improve the culture of FENZ.

Existing leaders
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Kia ora members,

Over the past seven weeks, we have received a significant amount of feedback from members expressing their concerns around eligibility to attend the Emerging Leaders Conference Hui.

Inc Societies
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Last year, we gave members a heads-up about the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022 coming into effect and we have been working to gather more information about how the changes might affect some of our member brigades.

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The countdown is on…

AGM & Conf 2023
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Kia ora koutou

FENZ Logo
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Fire and Emergency have issued a national notice regarding potential BA mask communication issues.

AGM Conf - 208
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Attention all members! We need your help to reach quorum.

volunteer training
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The UFBA’s approach to driving positive change is to work collaboratively with the decision-makers.

AGM Conf - quote
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Register now for the 145th UFBA AGM and the UFBA Emerging Leaders Conference Hui at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington.

LSGC Medals
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Following our AGM last year, where members voted in favour of extending the UFBA Service Honours to include the same recognition for all brigade members – operational, operational support and non-operational, the UFBA then approached Fire and Emergency to consider applying simil

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Check out this awesome story from Wairara

NVW23
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UFBA media release: 20/06/2023 - National Volunteer Week

This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu National Volunteer Week, the United Fire Brigade’s Association is sending a loud and proud shout-out to the more-than 12,000 volunteers that make up the bulk of the brigades a

AGM & Conf
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Influential leadership is the key to activating brigades and getting the best out of your team.

Locker
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The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel are seeking a UFBA Representative to join the Fire and Emergency SF49 Firefighters Personal Protective Equipment Standards Committee.

RNZ NatFFC
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Check out this story from Radio New Zealand - featuring a few of our members who competed over the weekend!

UFBA Challenges
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Today, 4 May, is recognised around the world as International Firefighters Day. Today the United Fire Brigades’ Association (UFBA) celebrates the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect us from over 85,000 fires and other emergencies, every day.

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The UFBA Membership Advisory Panel are seeking a UFBA Representative to join the Fire and Emergency National Safety, Health and Wellbeing Committee.

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Yesterday afternoon, Fire and Emergency New Zealand advised they will be releasing a wellbeing and trust survey as a part of the Whanaungatanga Programme – which is one of 15 international programmes selected to receive funding from the Movember Foundation as part of its gl

UFBA and MF logos
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Recognising the generous commitment that our members make to communities every day and the current cost-of-living crisis, the UFBA and McFall Fuel Limited have established a partnership to benefit UFBA members.

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Following Cyclone Gabrielle, some Fire Brigade families in Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa, Tairawhiti, and Auckland have lost homes, businesses, personal belongings, and irreplaceable memories.

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Kia ora members

Due to other commitments, I regret to inform you that appointed Director, Jacqui Apiata-Coyne has stepped down from the UFBA Board.

Thin red line double
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Aroha nui members, we are devastated to be sharing this news with you.

The volunteer firefighter from Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade, who was rescued from the landslide and taken to hospital in critical condition has now passed.

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Kia ora

It has been a challenging week for us all, in many ways.

The thin red line
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It is with immense sadness to we share with you that we have been informed by FENZ that the body found earlier today has been confirmed as the missing volunteer firefighter from Muriwai Volunteer Fire Brigade.

IFE
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We would like to share with members this message of support we received from Mark Chubb, Chairman of the Board of the Institute of Fire Engineers International (UK) and an Executive Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers, USA Branch.

Minister Barbara Edmonds & UFBA
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Today, the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon.