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With inflation at an incredible 30-year high, many families and individuals are feeling the strain, particularly from rising food prices and mortgage interest rates. We want to take this opportunity to remind our members that financial help may be available for you, your spouse and children up to the age of 18. (Your children over 19 can join the Society as independent members to access…
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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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