On 13 February 1951, New Zealand’s most significant industrial dispute began. For 151 days the most advanced sections of the New Zealand working class led by the watersiders fought a tough battle against employers and the State. The following documentary from 2001 is essential viewing of this landmark in New Zealand working class history.
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.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has welcomed support from Labour, the Greens and the Alliance for its election policy proposals to rebuild coastal shipping and protect the pay and conditions of New Zealand port workers and seafarers.
Charity auction on Trade Me – Proceeds to Te Ohu Whakawhanaunga as part of the War on the Wharves 2026 charity boxing event.
