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 off button on automation at Ports of Auckland has been pressed until further notice – and there needs to be answers.
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The Maritime Union has taken the unusual step of agreeing with a trucking industry boss.
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Coastal shipping could provide a essential lifeline to regions in future events.
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A major dispute over crewing of vessels operating in New Zealand’s offshore oil and gas industry has broken out.
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Comments from an Auckland business leader Michael Barnett about the Ports of Auckland are disrespectful to those who have died or been seriously injured at the Ports.
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From the point of view of union members at the Ports, Mr Gibson’s reign had been negative.
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The Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, but there needs to be 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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