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ERA Ruling In Qube Case A Vital Win For Port Safety
Monday, 11 May 2026, 1:29 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the legal right to stop or refuse unsafe work is a cornerstone of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. More >>
TAIC Report On Kaitaki Incident Gives Shocking Picture Of Decline Of New Zealand Maritime Infrastructure
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 2:46 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is calling on the Government to immediately reinstate funding for emergency response vessels and to provide assurance that crew and passengers on the Cook Strait ferries are safe. More >>
Waterfront Lockout History Comes To Life In Lyttelton On May Day 2026
Friday, 1 May 2026, 11:04 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The event commemorates the 75th anniversary of the 1951 waterfront lockout and marks the official release of Wrecker Songs, a new project by acclaimed folk musician Adam McGrath. More >>
Report Shows Coastal Shipping And Rail Can Shield NZ From Fuel Crises
Friday, 1 May 2026, 10:48 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Its findings reveal that shifting suitable inter-regional road freight to coastal shipping and rail would save up to 147 million litres of fuel annually, which is equivalent to a 16-day buffer of national diesel demand. More >>
Workers Memorial Day Marked By Major Legal Win
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 8:43 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Workers Memorial Day is a time to honour those who have died or been injured because of work. It is also a call to action. Every worker has the right to come home safe, and every employer and senior officer has a duty to make sure that happens. More >>
KiwiRail And Government Have Given Up On Local Shipping Security
Friday, 24 April 2026, 1:08 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the move to rely on overseas-owned carriers like ANL and CMA CGM is a short-sighted stop-gap measure. More >>
Maritime Union Demands Transparency For NZ Workers In India Free Trade Deal
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:06 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay says it is irresponsible for the Government to commit the country to a deal before New Zealand workers have even seen the fine print. More >>
Dismissal Of Gibson Appeal A Major Win For Workers’ Safety, Says Maritime Union
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 7:47 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says that while the legal outcome is a crucial step forward for workplace safety, the human cost must be remembered. More >>
Maritime Union Warns Government To Take Initiative With Port Strategy
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 3:15 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is calling for the Government to introduce a port strategy that would make ports cooperate in the national interest, he says. More >>
Maritime Union Expresses Condolences Following Cook Strait Incident
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 10:00 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand Wellington Branch Secretary Fiona Mansell says the Union is currently awaiting further information as search and rescue efforts continue, and will not be making any further comment at this time. More >>
‘Winter Of Discontent’: Ongoing Ferry Failures Highlight Urgent Need For Emergency Response Vessel
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 9:21 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the latest cancellation of Interislander sailings due to technical faults is further proof that the government must secure an emergency response vessel for the Cook Strait. More >>
Will Taxpayer-Funded Chatham Islands Ship Fly NZ Flag And Employ Kiwi Crew?
Friday, 6 March 2026, 11:20 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union National Secretary Carl Findlay says the current supply vessel, the aging Southern Tiare, currently operates the route under the flag of convenience (FOC) Cook Islands flag with an overseas crew. More >>
Maritime Union Welcomes $8.3m Boost For Seafarer Training
Thursday, 5 March 2026, 10:49 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The project will be unique in its delivery, with MUNZ, the Shipping Federation, and the NZMTA forming a joint panel to identify a pipeline of training berths and assess applications from vessel operators. More >>
Maritime Union Marks 75 Years Since 1951 Waterfront Lockout
Friday, 13 February 2026, 8:43 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The waterfront lockout lasted 151 days, from 15 February to 15 July 1951. It involved 22,000 workers at its height. More >>
Maritime Union Concerns For Crew Of Former Ferry At Anchor In Tasman Bay
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 8:52 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
MUNZ is calling on regulator Maritime NZ to conduct an immediate, independent welfare check on all crew members onboard the Vega to ensure they are safe, paid correctly, and have the option to be repatriated if they wish to leave the vessel. More >>
Kaiarahi Failure Proves Urgent Need To Retain Emergency Tug
Saturday, 13 December 2025, 4:11 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Union notes that the current fragility of the Cook Strait connection is a direct result of the cancellation of the iReX project. More >>
Holcim Lashes Out And Threatens New Zealand Government For Following Maritime Laws
Friday, 12 December 2025, 2:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
He says Holcim’s statement on 10 December 2025 that it will commence plans to haul approximately 15,000 additional tonnes of bulk cement in over 500 trucks on New Zealand roads every month is not a viable logistics solution. More >>
Victory For Kiwi Jobs As Government Rejects Foreign Cement Ship Exemption
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 12:35 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Mr Findlay says the situation was a clear test on protecting Kiwi jobs, and this decision sends a strong message to Holcim about its obligations to New Zealand. More >>
Trans-Tasman Maritime Union Federation Ratified: A New Era Of Unity For Maritime Workers
Friday, 5 December 2025, 10:12 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The agreement provides for joint participation in each union’s structures, including national councils and conferences, and establishes an international executive. More >>
Holcim Axes Kiwi Crew At Christmas – Workers’ Demand Minister Intervene
Tuesday, 2 December 2025, 9:16 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says Holcim’s decision is a calculated act to undermine New Zealand’s supply chain resilience. More >>
