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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Napier Port automation may come at high cost
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the introduction of self-driving trucks at Port of Napier is a risky move, citing the disastrous consequences of the Ports of Auckland (POAL) automation project as a cautionary tale for the industry.
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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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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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Ra Whakamana national day of solidarity 28 October 2025
MUNZ is calling on maritime workers and their whanau to join mass mobilisations for Ra Whakamana, a national day of solidarity on 28 October 2025, to reaffirm the tino rangatiratanga of Tangata Whenua and protect the rights and wellbeing of all 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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