Maritime Union of New Zealand Blog
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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 Government in the 1990’s, we now rely on multinational shipping companies to carry our...
Welcome to the Maritime Union
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.
On The Case For Investing In Coastal Shipping
Overall, it could only be a win/win outcome if ships and rail could be made to function in unison to carry a good deal more of this country’s imports, exports and perishable goods to and fro from the major port hubs.
Latest Ports of Auckland automation bungle shows project needs to go on ice
The Maritime Union says Ports of Auckland needs to cut its losses and put its automation project on hold to alleviate pressure on New Zealand businesses.
COVID-19 alert
As of 11.59pm on Sunday 14 February, Auckland moved to Alert Level 3 for a period of 3 days. The rest of New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2 for the same period.
New conviction for death shows health and safety crisis in the waterfront industry
Stevedoring employer ISO’s negligence led to the death of a young woman employee in 2018. This is a symptom of the health and safety crisis on the New Zealand waterfront.
COVID threat in New Zealand ports has a solution
The union representing seafarers and port workers says the latest case of COVID-19 in a New Zealand port is a concern, but the problem has a solution.
Ports of Auckland management COVID-19 story “embarrassing”
Claims by Ports of Auckland that Government quarantine regulations are to blame for their failures are embarrassing and should be withdrawn.
Ports of Auckland management decisions behind delays
The Maritime Union is questioning the reasons provided for ongoing delays at the Ports of Auckland and says there is a need for an honest conversation about what has gone wrong at the port.
Skilled New Zealand workers turned down for jobs at Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland Limited CEO Tony Gibson has told media that there are no New Zealand workers available for key jobs including crane and straddle drivers.
However the Union has an email from a former POAL employee that turns him down for a job as a straddle driver, and instead offers a role for skilled lashing work on a ship.
