Interport 2023 kicks off
Interport sports tournament 2023 is officially up and running! Old and new friends gathered from north and south in Port Chalmers this evening to kick off the week.
Merry Christmas from the Maritime Union
2022 was a big year for our Union and 2023 will be just as big. Safe safe and have a great summer!
Waihi 2022: 110 years commemoration
On 12 November 1921 was ‘Black Tuesday’, when Waihi miner Fred Evans was killed while on strike with 1,500 of his workmates.
The Waihi Miners’ Strike was a pivotal point in Aotearoa New Zealand’s industrial relations history and every year we remember Fred and the significant impact of the strike.
War on the Wharves VII — 12 October 2022
Maritime Unions of Australia and New Zealand have come together with a charity boxing event “War on The Wharves” represented by their members to raise donations for Souths Cares. Live stream here.
May Day greetings from the Maritime Union of New Zealand
Crew on the Valentine, Cook Strait, New Zealand
Maritime Union joins meeting to keep Marsden Point refinery in operation
Public meeting at the Forum North Centre, Whangarei, 1 pm Sunday 24 April 2022.
John Whiting retires after many years service to Maritime Union
A historic day as long serving Wellington official John Whiting has his last Wellington Branch executive meeting.
1951 waterfront lockout commemorated in Lyttelton
A weekend of events was held in Lyttelton on 12–14 November 2021, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1951 Waterfront Lockout.
Interport February 2021
In February 2021, Golfers and Fisherman from ports around New Zealand gathered in Lyttelton to compete in the annual MUNZ Interport Sports Tournament.
Merchant Navy Day, Auckland Commemoration Service 3 September 2021
This September 3, help commemorate those who served and lost their lives in the Merchant Navy. The New Zealand Maritime Museum will be hosting a 1‑hour service, followed by refreshments in the Maritime Museum and a wreath-laying ceremony upon the museum’s vessel Nautilus. Those who are unable to make it in person are invited to […]