Maritime Union Backs Public Sector Strike this 23 October 2025
The fight for a properly funded public sector is a fight for all working New Zealanders.
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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
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Kiwi Jobs on the Line – Maritime Unions Urge Government to Block Foreign Ship Replacement
New Zealand’s maritime unions are calling on the government to urgently intervene to keep skilled jobs.
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Maritime Union backs Global Sumud Flotilla and recognition of Palestine
Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says the MUNZ view is that “peace is union business.”
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World Maritime Day a Reminder of the Essential Workers Who Keep New Zealand Moving
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.
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Maritime Union and Port of Auckland Launch Landmark Initiative to Combat Stevedore Fatigue
The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) and Port of Auckland Limited have embarked on a journey to develop a world-class Fatigue Risk Management System, aimed at protecting the health and safety of port workers.
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Women’s Day of Action 20 September 2025
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.
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Glaring Omission of Ports in Major Infrastructure Report
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.
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Maritime Union Honours Merchant Navy Sacrifice
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.
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