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Strikes to hit supply chain hard says Port
Thursday, 23 February 2012, 3:50 pm | Ports of Auckland
As New Zealand enters the peak export season, Ports of Auckland is working to try to ease pressure on the New Zealand supply chain caused by the three upcoming week long strikes by the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ- Local 13). More >>
Union Must Heed Warnings From Customers Over Strikes
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 4:30 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland has today received notice from the Maritime Union – (MUNZ local 13) of a week-long strike starting on March 2. The strike comes on the back of a planned week-long strike on February 24. More >>
Port comment following mediation with MUNZ
Friday, 10 February 2012, 5:28 pm | Ports of Auckland
Mediation between Ports of Auckland and representatives of the Maritime Union of New Zealand – MUNZ (Local 13) has been adjourned after a 5 hour meeting today. More >>
Comment re: reports of strike action
Thursday, 9 February 2012, 2:56 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland said this afternoon that despite media reports, it was yet to receive a 8th strike notice from the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) More >>
Ports of Auckland Comment re: Proposed Industrial Action
Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 1:08 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland said it was yet to receive a 7th strike notice from the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13. More >>
Port Zone In Place Since 1987
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 3:18 pm | Ports of Auckland
In the context of the Auckland Plan process, the Port’s key interest is in protecting the current port zone, which has been through two public submissions processes and has been in place and public since 1987. The zone effectively allows the option for ... More >>
Port consults union over labour proposal
Friday, 20 January 2012, 3:31 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland has today met with representatives of the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 to consult on the port’s proposal to increase flexibility and efficiency at the port under a new labour model. More >>
Ports of Auckland Response to ITF Threats
Friday, 20 January 2012, 1:21 pm | Ports of Auckland
The ITF’s threats from London are entirely unwarranted and unhelpful. Its letter demonstrates that it has little understanding of the current situation. For example, the ITF refers to a ‘national union agreement’ – no such thing exists in New ... More >>
Strike Action Highly Irresponsible
Monday, 16 January 2012, 5:20 pm | Ports of Auckland
The latest strike notice by the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 is “highly irresponsible,” says Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson. More >>
Ports of Auckland hosts free Anniversary Weekend boat tours
Friday, 13 January 2012, 3:12 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland is hosting free guided boat tours of the Port and inner harbour during Auckland Anniversary Weekend 2012. The free tours are being offered by Ports of Auckland as part of Auckland Anniversary Weekend celebrations run by Auckland ... More >>
Less restrictions could make Auckland top Australasian port
Thursday, 12 January 2012, 5:13 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland says that lifting workplace restrictions at the port could make it New Zealand’s most productive port, especially given its scale, location and proximity to New Zealand’s largest market. More >>
Mediation frustrating, Port says
Thursday, 12 January 2012, 4:40 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson said today’s marathon six-hour mediation session with the Maritime Union was frustrating, and that the union seems to be still failing to grasp the need for fundamental change. More >>
Port proceeds with contracting out proposal
Monday, 9 January 2012, 4:33 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland has advised the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) that it does not find the counter-offer tabled on 6 January attractive, and that while it will continue with collective bargaining, it is proceeding with a proposal ... More >>
Time for action now, Port says
Wednesday, 4 January 2012, 12:02 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland confirmed today that the country’s largest exporter, Fonterra, had decided to move its export shipments from Auckland to other ports, from the end of January until further notice. More >>
Port receives fifth strike notice
Friday, 23 December 2011, 5:11 pm | Ports of Auckland
Striking Maritime Union workers at Ports of Auckland have today issued a fifth strike notice covering a 48-hour period from 11pm on Monday 9 January, through to 11pm on Wednesday 11 January. More >>
Ports of Auckland to keep trucks running during strike
Wednesday, 21 December 2011, 3:08 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland’s Fergusson container terminal will remain open during this weekend’s strike, with trucks able to pick up and drop off containers between 7 am and 6 pm on Friday 23 December. More >>
Mediation unsatisfactory; strikes to proceed
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 7:30 pm | Ports of Auckland
Today’s mediation between Ports of Auckland and the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) made little progress with the two parties still far apart, Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson said this afternoon. More >>
Ports of Auckland corrects union misinformation
Monday, 19 December 2011, 10:33 am | Ports of Auckland
Statements by the Maritime Union that an expanded shipping service would boost ship calls to Auckland are factually incorrect, Ports of Auckland Chief Executive Tony Gibson said today. The union’s claims related to an announcement last week that ... More >>
Port presents flexible offer to union; gets 4th srike notice
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 2:47 pm | Ports of Auckland
Ports of Auckland today presented a new offer to the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) during mediation, including an up-front 10% increase to hourly rates, in return for full operational flexibility and productivity increases. More >>
Ports of Auckland responds to MUNZ allegations
Monday, 12 December 2011, 4:58 pm | Ports of Auckland
Allegations by the Maritime Union of New Zealand – Local 13 (MUNZ) over Ports of Auckland’s loss of the Southern Star service to Tauranga were a sad attempt to deflect blame for the situation from the union, Ports of Auckland Chief Executive ... More >>