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Maritime Union Calls For Government Review Of Marsden Point Closure
Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 3:29 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the closure of Marsden Point refinery is sending New Zealand on a high risk track at a bad time. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the closure is a giant step backwards for New Zealand’s energy ... More >>
Court Ruling Signals Big Changes For Shift Workers On Waterfront
Tuesday, 9 November 2021, 11:34 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
A new court decision means employers will be required to compensate workers for their “availability” for shifts. Maritime Union member George Lye took a case against his employer, Tauranga based stevedore ISO, over the availability clause ... More >>
Maritime Union Backs Campaign To Reduce Shipping Emissions To Net Zero
Monday, 1 November 2021, 2:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing a global worker-led campaign to reduce emissions in the shipping industry to net zero by 2050. The Maritime Union is an affiliate of the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF). The ITF is ... More >>
Clarification Needed On MIQ For New Zealand Crews
Friday, 22 October 2021, 1:20 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The union representing New Zealand seafarers is asking the Government to provide more clarity around MIQ rules for crews working in international waters. Maritime Union Wellington Branch Secretary Jim King says MUNZ members can’t understand the ... More >>
Downsides Of Marsden Point Closure Are Increasing
Wednesday, 20 October 2021, 9:16 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says further threats are emerging from the closure of Marsden Point refinery. It has been reported that the cost of bitumen will be rising by 40%. Bitumen is now imported after its local production was phased out as part of the ... More >>
Maritime Union of New Zealand backs Fremantle port workers
Friday, 17 September 2021, 4:48 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing Fremantle port workers in their dispute with Qube Stevedores. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the dispute has identified global shipping conglomerate Wallenius Wilhelmsen ... More >>
Interisland ferry problems show need for rebuilding coastal shipping
Thursday, 16 September 2021, 12:48 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says New Zealand’s shipping woes have now become worse, with the Interislander line having two thirds of its fleet going off line. Two Cook Strait Interislander ferries are out of action as the Aratere is to undergo dry dock maintenance ... More >>
New Zealand shipping answer to supply chain crisis
Monday, 13 September 2021, 10:15 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
As concerns about New Zealand’s supply chain grow, the Maritime Union says the answers are there to alleviate shipping and port congestion. More >>
Explanation Demanded On Ports’ Monster Payout To Ex-CEO
Thursday, 9 September 2021, 6:47 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is backing efforts to uncover why a million-dollar payment (on top of salary) was made to former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson following his resignation earlier this year. The Mayor and Council has written a ‘please ... More >>
Auckland port workers call for worker representation
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 11:23 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
Maritime Union of New Zealand Auckland Branch Local 13 Secretary Russell Mayn says there are “1.7 million reasons” why this should happen immediately, following revelations on a payout made to former CEO Tony Gibson, who resigned in May. More >>
Maritime Union Describes CEO Payout As 'Unreal'
Sunday, 5 September 2021, 4:10 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has described a massive payout to the former CEO of Ports of Auckland as “unreal” and an insult to port workers, Auckland ratepayers, and the families of those who have died at Ports of Auckland. Tony Gibson resigned from ... More >>
Maritime Union flags concerns over coastal tanker threat
Wednesday, 1 September 2021, 10:04 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says New Zealand’s energy security is under threat as New Zealand flagged coastal tankers face an uncertain future. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the proposed closure of the Marsden Point oil refinery ... More >>
Maritime Union statement on port worker vaccination
Monday, 30 August 2021, 2:39 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has made a statement to confirm its position on the vaccination of port workers. More >>
Maritime Union Welcomes Charges Against Former Ports Of Auckland CEO
Friday, 13 August 2021, 7:03 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed news the individual facing charges for the 2020 death of a worker at the Ports of Auckland is former CEO Tony Gibson. The Ports of Auckland is also facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 filed ... More >>
Maritime Union Welcomes Charges Against Ports Of Auckland Following 2020 Death
Friday, 13 August 2021, 5:01 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union has welcomed the announcement of charges against Ports of Auckland (POAL) following the 2020 death of a worker at the Ports. Mr Pala’amo (Amo) Kalati was killed on 30 August 2020 after being crushed when a container was dropped during ... More >>
Maritime Union Says Marsden Point Closure Will Threaten Energy Security
Friday, 6 August 2021, 8:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says the closure of the Marsden Point oil refinery is a threat to New Zealand’s energy security. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says security and resilience are now the two most important factors ... More >>
Case For New Zealand Shipping Now Urgent
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 12:26 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says New Zealand freight companies need to focus on a secure supply chain, and abandon the “low wage” ideology. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says there is a growing realisation that New Zealand needed to have ... More >>
Maritime Union Calls For New Zealand Shipping To Resolve Supply Chain Crisis
Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 7:21 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says there needs to be innovative responses to ongoing shipping congestion. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says it is essential that New Zealand develops its own shipping capacity and builds in ... More >>
Caution Required With More COVID Cases On Overseas Vessels
Wednesday, 21 July 2021, 1:23 pm | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says extra caution is needed in New Zealand ports following more cases of COVID-19 on overseas vessels. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says overseas ships have to come into New Zealand, but vigilance is required. The ... More >>
Maritime Union Of New Zealand Responds To Mandatory Vaccination Order For Port Workers
Tuesday, 13 July 2021, 6:05 am | Maritime Union of New Zealand
The Maritime Union says it is supporting the Government move to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for port workers. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says the need to protect port workers and the community is the main concern for the Union. ... More >>
