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Maritime Union of New Zealand

Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002

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Welcome to the Maritime Union

February 2, 2021June 1, 2022 admin

The Maritime Union of New Zealand was formed in 2002 when the New Zealand Waterfront Workers’ Union and the New Zealand Seafarers’ Union joined together. We represent waterfront workers, seafarers and related workers in New Zealand.

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Statement on Kaitaki ferry engine failure

January 29, 2023 Victor

The engine failure of the interisland ferry Kaitaki on Saturday 28 January is concerning for crew aboard the ship.

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Blog Campaigns Information 

Organizing for success! Fair Pay Agreements

January 22, 2023 Victor

MUNZ National Organizer Graham McKean delivering the message about Fair Pay Agreements to Local 13 at the Ports of Auckland members 16 January 2023.

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Maritime Union offers thanks to Jacinda Ardern

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Victor

The Maritime Union has offered its thanks to Jacinda Ardern for her service to New Zealand, on her announcement she will be resigning as Prime Minister next month.

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Great potential for coastal shipping in “green shipping corridors”

January 12, 2023 Victor

New Zealand is extremely well placed to take advantage of the coming revolution in low emission shipping, says the Maritime Union.

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Merry Christmas from the Maritime Union

December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 Victor

2022 was a big year for our Union and 2023 will be just as big. Safe safe and have a great summer!

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Statement on death of MSC Resilient III crew member in Bluff

December 21, 2022 Victor

The death of a foreign crew member aboard the MSC Resilient III in South Port in Bluff on Wednesday 21 December 2022 is a sad and stark reminder of how dangerous the maritime industry is.

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Ports of Auckland and Maritime Union join forces to agree industry first

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 Victor

Maritime Union New Zealand (MUNZ) and Ports of Auckland (POAL) have today agreed to a pay structure which provides Stevedore more stability of income.

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Blog Publications 

Maritimes December 2022

December 19, 2022 Victor

Official magazine of the Maritime Union of New Zealand online now

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