Finance Minister needs to explain ferry decision cost to taxpayer
The cancellation cost for the iRex ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ $300 million, and could run up to a maximum cost approaching a half a billion dollars (NZD) at current rates.
Loss of Takutai Chief undermines New Zealand shipping and supply chain
The loss of a New Zealand operated coastal freighter and up to 40 jobs (including 14 seafarers) due to the economic downturn threatens the viability and resilience of our supply chain.
Ferry report does not solve the big problem
The Maritime Union has sounded a note of caution about the seaworthiness of Interislander ferries.
Gisborne fishing tragedy
The Maritime Union has offered its sympathy and support to family and friends and the Gisborne community following the death of three local fishermen.
Government ferry decision a case of political steering failure
The Government’s U‑turn on purchasing new Interislander ferries is the predictable but costly outcome of flawed decision making.
Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison resigns
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison has resigned from his position as National Secretary of the Maritime Union of New Zealand
Ferry debacle means New Zealand is ‘steering blind’
The latest development in the ferry saga is a suggestion KiwiRail might exit the Cook Strait ferries altogether.
Government transport plan fails to provide economic security
The Maritime Union says the new Draft Government Policy Statement (GPS) on Land Transport 2024–2034 fails to plan for a resilient and secure transport system, putting the New Zealand economy at risk.
New cross-Tasman maritime worker federation to bolster MUA and MUNZ power in Kiwi and Australian ports
At the Maritime Union of Australia’s National Conference in Adelaide the MUA and the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) announced a new federation bringing together the two unions in a formal arrangement to build workers’ power at ports throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Cook Strait connection in limbo
Pressure is mounting on the Government to provide leadership on the Cook Strait ferries.