Ferry privatisation would be a disaster
Suggestions of privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards.
Read MoreMaritime Union of New Zealand
Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
Blog
International Day of the Seafarer 25 June 2025
On this International Day of the Seafarer 25 June 2025, MUNZ stands shoulder to shoulder with all our New Zealand seafarer members. You are the backbone of our economy, the unsung heroes keeping our nation connected and supplied day and night
Read More
Concerns about ongoing Cook Strait ferry issues
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.
Read More
Interview from On the Waterfront IDC podcast
In this powerful new episode, Jordi Aragunde sits down with two leaders from the Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) to discuss the realities of dock work in Aotearoa (New Zealand), the history and strength of their union, and the global challenges facing maritime workers today.
Read More
Maritime Union will fight threatened job losses on Aratere ferry
The Maritime Union will resist any job losses and will only accept voluntary redundancies.
Read More
Resist Government’s attack on pay equity and women workers
The Maritime Union of New Zealand has condemned the Government’s attacks on hard-won pay equity legislation, describing these as a direct assault on the rights and economic well-being of women and all working New Zealanders.
Read MoreSerious concerns over Aratere ferry removal
The loss of the rail-enabled Aratere, a crucial link between the North and South Islands, significantly weakens the resilience of New Zealand’s national supply chain.
Read More
Port Unions welcome ERA finding on Lyttelton Port Company restructure proposal
The two main unions for Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) workers have welcomed a determination this week from the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) that found LPC breached obligations to the Unions and workers under the Collective Agreements (CEAs) through a proposed restructure of its container terminal operations.
Read More