COVID-19 vaccination update
A message from MUNZ National Secretary Craig Harrison
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Transport plan a chance to rebuild coastal shipping
The Maritime Union welcomes the Government’s transport policy, which was released today, as an opportunity to restore New Zealand’s coastal shipping industry and repeal section 198 of the Maritime Transport Act
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Maritime workers back Ports of Auckland health and safety review
Maritime Union National Secretary Joe Fleetwood says the Union has repeatedly called for a review of safety practices at all ports in New Zealand.
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Here’s why we need only NZ-flagged ships travelling around our coasts
I work at Ports of Auckland. I’m onsite every day as part of the stevedoring team, in the 20 years I’ve been a watersider, I’ve had just about every job there is. Lasher, straddle driver you name it.
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Our Islands Need Ships, Our Workers Need Jobs
New Zealand needs a balanced, efficient and affordable transport system. It must be safe, accessible, environmentally sustainable and flexible enough
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