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At the recent AGM held on the 26th of August 2025, members voted to wind up the Healthcare99 fund and accept the proposal from NIB. The decision to cease the fund after many years was not made lightly. The fund’s aging demographic and declining membership, reflects the ongoing challenges in sustaining the fund’s viability. As we prepare to wind down Healthcare99, the Board and Staff would…
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By Michelle Smith For as long as I can remember, the fire service has been part of my DNA. Raised in the heart of the fire community by my mother, Lesina Walden, and my late father, Les Peters, I’ve spent a lifetime surrounded by those who run toward danger when others run away. My journey has come full circle, having officially joined the Mamaku Volunteer Fire…
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AGM: 26 August 2025Time: 10.00amHow: Via Teams Link Please contact amanda@firefighters.org.nz if you wish to attend. Closer to the time, Amanda will send you a meeting attendance link and the AGM booklet. At this meeting we will be discussing and voting on the future of our Healthcare99 Mutual Fund. Only Members of Healthcare99 will be able to vote.
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Queenstown Holiday/Convalescent Home Renovations were completed in our Nelson home in July 2023. Take a look at these before and after pictures. BEFORE: The lounge was dated and with the separate dining room, it was overdue a makeover. Update: 8 May 2025 Statement from Bill Swan, Chair We have some great news regarding the search for a replacement Queenstown property. After over three months of…
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It is with sadness that we advise the passing of Brian Thompson (Thomo)Thomo was a great support of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society – holding the positions of Region 2 Representative, Trustee, Station and Roving Representatives. He always made a lively contribution to the meetings he attended and was an advocate for the Welfare of Firefighters and their families. Thomo will be missed by many.…
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We’re pleased to announce that Bill Swan has been re-elected as Chair of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society for another four-year term. This marks a strong vote of confidence from the members in his leadership, vision, and dedication to the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society’s mission of firefighters helping firefighters and their families. Since taking on the role in January 2021, and being formally appointed in…
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“For the Price of a Coffee a Week, the Support is Phenomenal” Daniel, a Volunteer at Ngongotaha Fire Brigade, has been a proud member of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society since 2017. He firmly believes in the incredible value membership offers and thinks more people should know about the support on hand. A Lifeline in Difficult Times Daniel has worked full-time in the tourism industry…
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Meet Lesina Walden We are thrilled to welcome Lesina Walden as our newest Independent Board Member. With 35 years of volunteer firefighting service, Lesina has been a trailblazer – serving as past president of the Auckland Provincial Fire Brigades Association and the first female president of the Auckland Provincial Gold Star Association. She is currently Vice President of the UFBA and remains deeply involved in…
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