MUNZ Wellington Picnic Day – Family Day 23 March 2024
The Pavilion, Avalon Park, Lower Hutt
Saturday 23 March 2024, 1200–1600
Successful resolution for Australian port workers at DP World
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has offered its congratulations to the Maritime Union of Australia for the successful resolution of the industrial dispute at DP World terminals.
New Zealand maritime workers support Australian workers at DP World
Australian port workers at DP World have the full support of New Zealand maritime workers.
Port strike in Bluff called off
Workers at port company Southport were planning to walk off the job this morning for 48 hours, but last minute negotiations resulted in a positive outcome.
Maritime Union opposes Red Sea military involvement
The Maritime Union is opposing the decision by the coalition Government to send a detachment of New Zealand military to the Red Sea, after a request from the United States of America.
Vale John O’Neill
Respected retired seafarer John O’Neill passed away on 22 January 2024 after a short illness.
Prosecution exposes lack of Government ferry plan
The Maritime Union is calling on the Government to review its decision to dump planned new Cook Strait ferries after the prosecution of a ferry operator.
Nowhere to hide – new report from ITF campaign for seafarers rights
The Nowhere to Hide Campaign launched by the ITF Australian Inspectorate to expose the exploitation of overseas seafarers on foreign-registered ships has been busy!
MUNZ has been supporting this campaign and will be bringing the campaign to New Zealand waters soon.
South Port faces strike action
South Port in Bluff is facing strike action after port workers rejected a pay offer from management.
Red Sea situation highlights need for New Zealand shipping
The conflict in the Red Sea highlights the need to build up New Zealand crewed and flagged shipping to overcome supply chain disruptions.