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New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society

Firefighters helping firefighters and their families
Awhi atu awhi mai ō rātou whānau

We are here to help

Membership only $5

Membership is only a small contribution per fortnight

One single membership includes you, your partner and children - up to the age of 18

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Member Discounts

Access discount offers and special deals from a range of organisations across New Zealand

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Welfare Support

We offer many benefits to members

We are here to support you and your family in times of need

See WElfare Support benefits

Holiday Homes

Holiday/convalescent homes across New Zealand

Members can access NZFFWS holiday/convalescent homes, NZ Police homes and NZ Army Leave Centres

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Healthcare99

Healthcare99 is available to members at an extra cost

NZ Firefighters Welfare Society members can join Healthcare99 and claim assistance with meeting many medical costs

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Our name says it all. We are here to help.

We are governed by an independent Board elected by members from our members. We support Career, Volunteer Firefighters and Administration staff.

Give us a call on 0800 65 34 73 any time with any questions you may have.

The purpose of the Society

We are here when you need us, when life throws you a curve ball. We are only ever a phone call away. We have a network of people around the country who can assist you and your family in times of need. We are the Society that is here to help when you least expect it, and when you most need it.

Our Society offers a range of other benefits including financial help and holiday homes at reasonable rates for you and your family to have a break, or to convalesce.

As a member of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society you are also eligible to join Healthcare99 for an extra cost for additional support when healthcare needs arise.

Our proud history

Whilst sitting around a table one day, a group of Firefighters wanted to do something to support their colleagues and their families in times of need. Money was put into a biscuit tin to be given to those who needed support – this was the beginning of our organisation and firefighters helping firefighters. Thirty plus years on our ethos is the same, we are here to Support you and your family. Firefighters helping Firefighters and their families. Read more about our history here.

Latest updates

Booking Dates for Holiday Homes

We’ve added a table to the holiday homes page that makes it easy to see when bookings open depending on when you want to stay.

You can find the table here.

Important Update for Whangamata

We would like to share some important news regarding our holiday home.

On 6th July 2025, our wonderful caretakers, Jan and Richard, will be retiring. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for their dedication and hard work over the years, and we wish them all the best in their next chapter.

Until a suitable replacement is found, sheets, pillowcases and towels will not be provided at the home. Members will need to bring their own linen for their stay. However, blankets, duvets, and pillows will continue to be available.

Additionally, it is each member’s responsibility to clean the home upon departure. Failure to do so will result in a cleaning fee.

Passing of Brian Thompson (Thomo)

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. Read more here.

See how we help our members

Get a true insight into the unique assistance the New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society provides to its members with this first-hand account, kindly provided by Craig Prince and his family. From the benefits of a financial contribution on the birth of a baby and holiday home stays, nothing compared to how the Station Reps and office team rallied around when their youngest child became hospitalised with an unknown illness. Read the first-hand account here.