Maritime Union of New Zealand
Govt confirms two new rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries for 2029
The Government has announced plans to deliver two new rail-enabled Interislander ferries by 2029, in a move Rail Minister Winston Peters says will secure the future…
Maritime Union urges PM to solve ferry deal during Korea visit
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is calling on the Prime Minister to address the inter-island ferries deal during his visit to South Korea after…
Abandoned iReX project could run up to $1b, says union
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the cancellation cost for the Interislander ferry replacement ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ$300…
Future uncertain for Pacifica Shipping’s Takutai Chief coastal freighter
Pacifica Shipping's New Zealand coastal freighter MV Takutai Chief could be removed from service less that two years since its launch due to a downturn in trade…
Cook Strait ferry grounding a ‘shocking conclusion’ to warnings, says union
Images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a "shocking conclusion" to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet, says the Maritime Union.
New Auckland port deal to net $1.1b for council, freight costs to rise
A proposal to lease Port of Auckland commercial operations has been scrapped under a new plan which will see the port contribute $1.1 billion in profits…
Govt briefing explores ‘possibility’ of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait exit
Confusion around the future of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait ferries has left New Zealand "steering blind". That's according to the Maritime Union in response to ministerial documents…
Port strike in Bluff called off
Strike action at South Port has been called off following a settlement between the port and union members. Workers at the NZX-listed Bluff port company were…
South Port faces strike action
South Port is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management. The Maritime Union of New Zealand has given notice of 48…
NZ sees freight impact due to Gaza conflict
New Zealand retailers are facing a new round of supply chain challenges with the current conflict in Gaza spilling into the Red Sea region, resulting in…