Membership is only $12 a fortnight to the age of 64, then $6 a fortnight for 65+
One single membership includes you, your partner and children - up to the age of 18
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Our organisation is here to support you and your family. For a small contribution each week, you and your family can take advantage of the many benefits the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society offers.
Who can join?
Membership of the NZ Firefighters Welfare Society is open to all employees of Fire and Emergency New Zealand as well as any person that has a close association with Fire and Emergency New Zealand.
The following are those that the Board feel have a close association with Fire and Emergency New Zealand and are therefore eligible to join.
- Members of volunteer fire brigades
- Members of a volunteer rural fire force
- Career Firefighters employed by FENZ
- Other FENZ employees
- Airport crash fire service employees
- Employees of the Firefighters Welfare Society
- Employees of the UFBA
- A members child, upon reaching 19 years of age
- Members of an ambulance service, within NZ (paid or voluntary)
- Appointed office holders of the society, (treasurer, secretary)
- Members and employees of the NZ Firefighters Credit Union
- Employees of the NZ Professional Firefighters Union
- Persons who have retired from FENZ within 12 months of application
- Any other person as approved by the Welfare Society Board
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Why join?
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 or an email away. We have a network of people around the country who can assist you and your family in times of need.
What we offer:
Unique financial benefits and support
Your membership entitles you to financial assistance with hospital care, hearing aids, corrective lenses, funeral expenses, the birth of a child and much more. Financial assistance is also available for counselling, adoption assistance, home help, grants, loans and scholarships.
Take some time out to relax
Reasonably priced and well located, our holiday homes are available throughout New Zealand. All homes have a linen service and unlimited Wi-Fi. As a NZ Firefighters Welfare Member, you also have the option of booking additional Police and Army holiday homes.
Assistance with healthcare during illness
Healthcare99 is a mutual health fund, an alternative to private insurance. It provides members of the Society and their families with assistance with medical costs including surgery and specialists. Healthcare99 is an additional benefit available to members for an extra weekly payment.
Savings from a range of NZ retailers
Download the Welfare Society App to gain access to special deals and member only pricing from retailers across the country. See our current retail partners here.