26/09/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Being curious and seeking out new experiences positively stimulates the brain.Setting goals, being open to new ideas and continuing to learn throughout life helps boost wellbeing and build resilience.Today's message is from Rural Firefighter Jan Carter from Hampden Voluntary Rural Fire Brigade.
25/09/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Paying more attention to the present moment, to thoughts and feelings and to the world around us can boost our wellbeing.Today's message is from Senior Firefighter Kris Kennett from Lookout Point Station and his beautiful daughter Sophie.
24/09/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Giving make us feel good.Carrying out acts of kindness, whether small or large, can increase happiness, life satisfaction and general sense of wellbeing.Here is the video message from Volunteer Firefighter Jude Patterson from Lawrence Brigade.
23/09/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) Day 1 - Connect, Me Whakawhanaunga
23/09/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) starts today!
20/02/2019
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
The Waterway Challenge has been an enduring UFBA tradition since it was first introduced back in 1885. It's an opportunity to put hose-running and pump-operating skills to the test in a fun and competitive environment.Competing in teams of two and four, the Volunteer Firefighters took part in a range of exercises designed to demonstrate their professional skills in Mosgiel last weekend.Get an insight into the fascinating and active world of Otago and Southland Waterway Firefighting Competition.
11/12/2018
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
End of the Year and Christmas Message from David Guard and Mike Grant.
12/10/2018
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
I have been visiting our people at different regional FAIP forums; to discuss how we are tracking as a national programme and to hear feedback as to where we can go from here.
01/05/2017
| Audience: All Personnel
| Status: For Information
| Te Kei (previously Region 5)
Region 5 has an opportunity for two secondments to Assistant Area Manager roles which have been approved as additional FTE for up to two years. These secondment time periods could be flexible within the two year duration but will be to a maximum of 2 years only.