New Zealand Firefighters Welfare Society – Firefighters Helping Firefighters And Their Families

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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 $5/week

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

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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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For information on the replacement of Accesscard and Access Debit cards, click here.

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 for any questions you may have.

The purpose of the Society

We are here when you need us, whether it is help with financial support that our many benefits offer, or to keep in touch with you when life throws you a curve ball. We are only ever a phone call away. We want to help you and your family. We have a network of people around the country who can assist you in times of need. We offer holiday homes at reasonable rates for families to have a break. We also offer a Mutual Fund, Healthcare99 that for an extra cost can support you financially 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

Scholarship applications open from 2 October 2023

Scholarships are open to financial members of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society (not the general public), with $500 available per age group (5-8 years, 9-12 years, 13-16 years), per region. To apply, your child must be attending an educational facility. The money is to be used for educational purposes. Find out more and get your application form here.

Having trouble reaching NZCU?

We understand some members of our Accord partner, New Zealand Firefighters Credit Union have had trouble getting in touch with them due largely to a changeover in their phone system. Remember, they also have an email address where you can contact them directly on info@cua.co.nz. You may also want to attend their upcoming AGM. You can do this online or in person. Details and registrations here.