corporate manslaughter – Maritime Union of New Zealand

January 15, 2026

Maritime Union of New Zealand

Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002

Pike River mine fire

Maritime Union Stands with Pike River Families and calls for Corporate Manslaughter Laws

November 19, 2025

MUNZ is giving its full support to the Pike River families, who are calling on Parliament to strengthen the Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) and urgently introduce Corporate Manslaughter laws into New Zealand legislation.

Maritime Union backs calls for corporate manslaughter law

September 25, 2023

The Maritime Union is backing the call from Pike River family members Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse for the introduction of criminal corporate manslaughter laws.

Not One More: petition to introduce corporate manslaughter legislation

May 16, 2023

Everyone deserves to return home safely after work. When a person is killed at work, negligent companies must be held accountable. Unions are calling on the Government to introduce corporate manslaughter legislation, to ensure there is Not One More. Sign the petition here.