Day 4: Connect, Me Whakawhanaunga - Mental Health Awareness Week
We’ve reached the second last day of Mental Health Awareness Week, and today we ask you to connect - me whakawhanaunga. Connection is the ngākau (heart) of wellbeing.
News
Ian McNab
Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade advise the passing of former Station Officer Ian McNab. Ian served the Brigade from 1957 to 1982.
Norman Donald Bottcher (Norm)
Manawatu Whanganui District advise of the passing of Norman Donald Bottcher (Norm). Norm was a founding member of the Rongotea Brigade and served from 1955 to 1966. A service for Norm is being held on Wednesday September 2023.
Uniform Retender Project moves to the next phase of the procurement process
The Uniform Retender Project continues to track to its milestones, with the next major step vendor presentations and a wearer assessment.
Day 3: Be Active, Me Kori Tonu - Mental Health Awareness Week
Happy hump day! Let’s get over the hump by getting our tinana (bodies) moving! For the third day of Mental Health Awareness week, we’re going to be active/me kori tonu.
Policy on sexual harm released
The policy is designed to help you do the right thing by understanding what sexual harm is, how you can stop it or respond to it.
Day 2: Give, Tukua - Mental Health Awareness Week
Rātū hari! Happy Tuesday! For day two of Mental Health Awareness Week, we are going to give/tukua. Today is all about kindness and generosity.
Four Gold Stars awarded at Southern ComCen
For the first time in ComCen history, a recent event celebrated the awarding of four Gold Stars (recognising 25 years’ service).
Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey Findings
Earlier this year, all Fire and Emergency employees were invited to take part in the first Whanaungatanga Wellbeing Survey. The findings from the survey are now available.
Bryan Hayes
Southern Lakes Volunteer Fire Brigade (SLVFB) advise the passing of former member Bryan Hayes. Bryan was a founding member of the Omori Volunteer Rural Fire Force (now SLVFB).