Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
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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Aotearoa-New Zealand is an island nation dependent on trade to survive. But because our coastal shipping was deregulated by the
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The Maritime Union says the Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, and is urging more action on coastal shipping.
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New Zealand’s two port unions have spoken out on Workers Memorial Day (28 April), demanding improvements to health and safety in New Zealand ports.
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No progress on health and safety issues was made in an informal meeting with Ports of Auckland management yesterday, but the Union remains open to further discussions around health and safety.
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A stopwork meeting of Ports of Auckland workers today renewed calls for a change of leadership at their workplace.
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It is not credible, or morally acceptable, for Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to remain in his job.
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The Maritime Union has welcomed the release of the Auckland Council commissioned report into health and safety failings at the Ports of Auckland – and says its findings mean the current CEO must be removed.
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The Maritime Union says the failure to promptly take steps to enable the public release of a health and safety report at Ports of Auckland should be the final straw for the Auckland Council.
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An international shipper is threatening the future of New Zealand coastal shipping by exploiting legal loopholes.
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