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The Wellington Provincial Gold Star Association consists of over 700 serving and retired fire service personnel who are recipients of the United Fire Brigade’s Association of New Zealand 25 year gold star presented for service within the New Zealand Fire Service.
Latest News Flash
1 June 2020
It is with deep regret that I advise you of the passing of Retired Member Lex Sligo, Marton Fire Brigade.
Lex passed away last weekend. He spent 31yrs with the Marton Brigade-he was in his 80’s.
Wanganui career staff and Marton Volunteers provided a guard of honour and escorted him on his final journey with a parade of fire engines last Wednesday.
At this sad time we extend our sincere condolences to Lex’s family and friends
31 May 2020
It is with deep regret that I advise you of the passing of Ex DCFO Alan Watt, Paraparaumu Fire Brigade.
Alan served in both the Wellington and Paraparaumu Brigades. He also served with the MOT CAD Rescue Fire Service
I was advised yesterday that Alan passed away earlier in the week and his funeral was held on Friday 29th May 2020.
At this sad time we extend our sincere condolences to Alan’s family and friends
23 May 2020
It is with deep regret that I advise of the passing of retired Station Officer Bruce Hanson and Life Member Upper Hutt Fire Brigade.
Bruce passed away 22nd May 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bruce will remembered for his many years involved in waterway competitions as a starter and was very active in Hutt Valley Sub association in those years and a Past President.
At this sad time we extend our sincere condolences to Maxine and family along with Bruce’s friends.
No other details are available at this time.
19 May 2020
You are welcome to download and read our first Newsletter. Click here to download and enjoy ! Kind Regards
John May
Secretary
WPFBGSA
Gold Star – Peter Mangold
Rangiwahia Fire Brigade
23 November 2019
(L-R) Area Commander Mitchell Brown, Marianne Mangold, Peter Mangold, SVP Mike Aamodt, UFBA PP Mark Adie.
2019 AGM held at Fielding – 6th April
Committee – 2019-20
Partners on the trip to Ohakea Air Force base
Conference delegates at AGM
Refreshments after Conference and a catch up
The Executive Team – 2019 to 2020
Back Row L to R: Patron Herb Carberry, VP Tony Adie, SVP Mike Aamodt, VP John Rowe, President Gary Weaver, JVP Stephen Monks, Secretary John May.
Front Row: L to R: IPP Dennis Bristow, VP Tony Swain.
What is in our Website
Our site has a number of sections where you can find out more information, read reports, get the latest news on upcoming events and purchase some of our specialist products. On our Reports page
- Association rules
- Meeting Minutes
- Upcoming Conferences
- Recent Recipients
- Upcoming Recipients
- Officeholders
May 2020 Newsletter - Gold stars and 50 year medals to be presented in 2020 (19 March 2020)
- Gold stars and 50 year medals presented in 2019 (19 March 2020)
AGM and Conference – Palmerston North 3-5 April 2020