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Ferry Report Does Not Solve The Big Problem
Monday, 22 July 2024, 5:23 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
There have been a number of technical issues with the ferries already, some with potentially very serious outcomes, and the fact remains that there are many ageing systems and components in service on the ferries. More >>
Maritime Union Statement On Gisborne Fishing Tragedy
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 12:02 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has offered its sympathy and support to family and friends and the Gisborne community following the death of three local fishermen. More >>
Government Ferry Decision A Case Of Political Steering Failure
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 8:14 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the Government’s U-turn on purchasing new Interislander ferries is the predictable but costly outcome of flawed decision making. The Government has said it is now looking at building new ferries again following the advice of ... More >>
Maritime Union Statement On Grounding Of Aratere
Saturday, 22 June 2024, 1:00 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says images of the stricken Cook Strait ferry Aratere aground in the Marlborough Sounds are a shocking conclusion to years of warnings about the ageing ferry fleet. More >>
Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison Resigns
Tuesday, 2 April 2024, 4:47 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison has resigned from his position as National Secretary of the Maritime Union of New Zealand for personal reasons, effective immediately. Maritime Union of New Zealand National President ... More >>
Port workers hold vigil outside Auckland Council meeting
Wednesday, 27 March 2024, 5:13 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Port of Auckland workers will be on the streets outside the Auckland Town Hall tomorrow showing their support for keeping Port of Auckland in council ownership. The full council will be meeting at the Auckland Town Hall on Thursday 28 March, in the first ... More >>
Maritime Union Says Government Investigation Into Fuel Security And Refinery A Good Idea
Sunday, 24 March 2024, 12:24 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it welcomes the new investigation into the feasibility of reopening the Marsden Point Refinery, announced by Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the Union ... More >>
Maritime Union Says Ferry Debacle Means New Zealand Is ‘steering Blind’
Friday, 22 March 2024, 12:41 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Confusion around the future of KiwiRail’s Cook Strait ferries has left New Zealand ‘steering blind’ with its main inter island transport link, says the Maritime Union. The latest development in the ferry saga is a suggestion in ministerial documents ... More >>
Mayor Concedes Port Of Auckland Privatisation Will Lead To Increased Costs
Monday, 11 September 2023, 1:19 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has responded to claims by the Mayor of Auckland’s office the Union is engaged in “unfounded scaremongering” about the proposed sale of the Port of Auckland. The Maritime Union released a new report last week which estimated ... More >>
New Report Shows Major Downsides To Ports Of Auckland Privatisation Scheme
Friday, 8 September 2023, 9:30 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
A new report commissioned by the Maritime Union of New Zealand shows major downsides to any privatisation of operations at the Ports of Auckland. The report entitled “The costs and risks of privatising Ports of Auckland operations” draws on international ... More >>
Maritime Union Criticizes Shroud Of Secrecy Over Port Of Auckland Privatization Plan
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 9:39 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it is alarmed information around the proposed sale of Port of Auckland is being “cloaked and concealed.” The Chief Omsbudsman is investigating the refusal of Auckland City to release documentation around the proposed sale to ... More >>
Maritime Union Opposes Privatisation Agenda At Port Of Lyttelton
Friday, 18 August 2023, 3:51 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union is warning Christchurch to “be wary” of privatisation of local assets. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says ongoing uncertainty about the future of the Port of Lyttelton is not good for the ... More >>
Maritime Union Says Confusion And Uncertainty Casting A Cloud On Future Of Ports Of Auckland
Thursday, 3 August 2023, 10:36 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has warned how uncertainty around new proposals for Ports of Auckland is a threat to the stability of the Auckland economy and the wider economy. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says there is growing ... More >>
Call For Tougher Regulation After Rudder Falls Off Log Ship
Tuesday, 1 August 2023, 12:20 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says there needs to be a tightening up on Flag of Convenience ships coming into New Zealand waters before there is another disaster. The Panamanian flagged log ship Achilles Bulker is anchored off Mount Maunganui after its rudder ... More >>
‘Blue Highway’ Offers Solution To East Coast Transport Woes
Monday, 3 July 2023, 2:50 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says there needs to be more regular coastal shipping services to regional ports to ensure supply chain security. Ongoing problems this year following Cyclone Gabrielle have seen transport links on the east coast of the North Island ... More >>
International Report On Auckland Port Automation Shows Safety And Economic Dangers Of Privatisation Proposals
Thursday, 29 June 2023, 10:12 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
A new report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF)– Lessons in failure: Automation at the Ports of Auckland – demonstrates the risks presented by any privatisation of the Ports of Auckland, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand ... More >>
Privatization Of Ports Of Auckland Would Be A Disaster For Auckland
Thursday, 22 June 2023, 1:13 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says any privatization of the Ports of Auckland would be a disaster for Auckland. The Union was responding to the upcoming release of Council commissioned reviews into the future of the ports, and media reports of the possibility of an ... More >>
Maritime Union: Aviation Fuel Problems Were Predicted
Wednesday, 3 May 2023, 6:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Repeated problems with aviation fuel supplies highlight how badly global fuel companies have let New Zealand down, says the Maritime Union. Another bad batch of aviation fuel has resulted in shortages and rationing for flights, the third incident in a ... More >>
Seafarers Rally In Wellington To Defend New Zealand Coastal Shipping
Tuesday, 18 April 2023, 1:27 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand Wellington Branch Secretary Jim King says seafarers will be raising awareness about giant global shipping company Maersk cancelling the Coastal Connect container service which linked New Zealand ports. Two New Zealand ... More >>
Nelson Seafarers Picket Port After Maersk Dumps Coastal Shipping Service
Thursday, 30 March 2023, 4:27 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the protest was in response to the giant global shipping company Maersk cancelling the Coastal Connect container service which linked New Zealand ports. Two New Zealand crewed ... More >>
