Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
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 MoreThe next SWM is scheduled for Monday 10 March 2025.
Read MoreResults of the MUNZ election for National Assistant Secretary.
Read MoreVoting is now open for the MUNZ National Elections 2025.
Read MoreThe Maritime Union of New Zealand says the new Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for loading and unloading cargo at ports and on ships could save lives and prevent serious harm on the waterfront.
Read MoreThe 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.
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John O'Neill (left) receives Life Membership Award presented by Garry Parsloe at Auckland Stop Work Meeting 2010
Respected retired seafarer John O’Neill passed away on 22 January 2024 after a short illness.
Read MoreThe Nowhere to Hide Campaign launched by the ITF Australian Inspectorate to expose the exploitation of overseas seafarers on foreign-registered ships has been busy!
MUNZ has been supporting this campaign and will be bringing the campaign to New Zealand waters soon.
