Our Ferries, Our Future
Sign the petition for public owned, rail enabled ferries for Cook Strait.
Read MoreMaritime Union of New Zealand
Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
Welcome to the Maritime Union
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.
Read More
Wellington Branch Stopwork Meeting 10 March 2025
The next SWM is scheduled for Monday 10 March 2025.
Read More
MUNZ 2025 National Election Results
Results of the MUNZ election for National Assistant Secretary.
Read MoreNew powers to ban poor quality vessels coming to NZ being considered
The Maritime Union says Maritime New Zealand should have the power to prevent substandard flag of convenience vessels coming into New Zealand waters.
Read More
Union elections 2025
Voting is now open for the MUNZ National Elections 2025.
Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
On behalf of the national officials and national office of the Maritime Union of New Zealand, we wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Stay safe over summer!
Read More
Maritimes magazine December 2024
The official magazine of the Maritime Union of New Zealand
Read More
New Zealand wharfies join international day of action against Qube Ports
New Zealand maritime workers will be rallying in support of Australian workers at Qube Ports on Monday 16 December 2024.
Read More
Reappointment of Tony Gibson to maritime industry board role a travesty
The reappointment of disgraced former Ports of Auckland CEO Tony Gibson to a director position at Marsden Maritime Holdings (MMH) is a travesty and an insult to the memory of workers killed and injured on the job.
Read More