Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ)
Industry responds to removal of Interislander’s Aratere
KiwiRail’s decision to retire the Interislander ferry Aratere has prompted a range of reactions from freight and maritime groups. Road freight body National Road Carriers (NRC)…
Govt fails on ferry announcement, says union
The Government has just "kicked the can down the road" on the Cook Strait ferries, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand National.
Former Port of Auckland boss found guilty in landmark case after workplace death
Former Port of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson has been found guilty on a health and safety charge in relation to the death of a stevedore.
Ferry unions slam Govt over Cook Strait ‘debacle’
Craig Harrison Four unions representing maritime and rail workers have slammed the Government’s decision to cancel the Cook Strait ferry upgrade project, and say the Minister…
Port of Auckland privatisation talks ‘lack transparency’, says union
The Maritime Union says it’s alarmed information around the proposed sale of Port of Auckland is being “cloaked and concealed”. It follows an investigation by the…
Aviation fuel problems ‘were predicted’
Repeated problems with aviation fuel supplies highlight how badly global fuel companies have let New Zealand down, says the Maritime Union. The union is hitting out…
Maersk withdrawal shows supply chain volatility, unions say
The withdrawal of a dedicated Maersk shipping service on the New Zealand coast is a step backwards for the country’s supply chain security, say unions representing…
<strong>Calls for coastal ships in cyclone relief effort </strong>
HMNZS Manawanui set sail on Wednesday afternoon with supplies, destined for Tairawhiti coastal region – to arrive first light into Gisborne for a boat transfer. The…
NZ could benefit from ‘green shipping corridors’, union says
Low emission coastal shipping offers “great potential” in helping New Zealand move to a zero carbon future, the Maritime Union says. The Clydebank Declaration, signed by New Zealand…
Ports of Auckland stevedores first in industry to get salaried income
Ports of Auckland and Maritime Union New Zealand (MUNZ) have agreed to an industry first with the introduction of salaried income for stevedores. Maritime union spokesperson…