All media inquiries should be directed in the first instance to:
MUNZ Communications Officer
Victor Billot
Mobile 0224791786
Email victor.billot@munz.org.nz
On World Maritime Day (Thursday 25 September), the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is calling for greater recognition for the invisible workforce of seafarers and waterfront workers who form the backbone of the nation’s economy.
MUNZ is calling on maritime workers and their whanau to join mass mobilisations for Ra Whakamana, a national day of solidarity on 28 October 2025, to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all workers.
132 years after women secured the right to vote in Aotearoa, we’ll be gathering again in strength and solidarity. On Saturday 20th September, there’ll be a range of actions across the country.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand is welcoming the release of the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission’s new report, but says it has a glaring omission by ignoring the country’s ports and maritime sector.
As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Merchant Navy Day tomorrow, 3 September 2025, the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) is paying tribute to the sacrifice of merchant seafarers in times of war, while issuing a warning about our current maritime vulnerability.
Lyttelton port workers are disappointed with an Employment Court ruling that allows Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) to proceed with a restructure that will remove highly experienced foremen from the waterfront.
Making the most of Auckland’s port and waterfront is a step closer with formal approval of a Tripartite Accord between Auckland Council, the Port of Auckland Limited and port workers represented by the Maritime Union of New Zealand.
Suggestions of privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards.
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the Cook Strait ferry service is struggling, with the entire Interislander fleet currently either suffering breakdowns, wave damage or being taken out of service for audit.
The Maritime Union will resist any job losses and will only accept voluntary redundancies.
