Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
In July 2025, the Maritime Union of New Zealand made a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector, outlining critical issues and proposing a strategic vision for New Zealand’s maritime freight industry.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Government’s U-turn on purchasing new Interislander ferries is the predictable but costly outcome of flawed decision making.
Read MoreThe latest development in the ferry saga is a suggestion KiwiRail might exit the Cook Strait ferries altogether.
Read MoreThe Maritime Union of New Zealand has paid tribute to Green MP Fa’anana Efeso Collins who has died in Auckland.
Read MoreFour unions representing maritime and rail workers have condemned the Government’s decision to effectively cancel the Cook Strait iRex ferry upgrade project, and are demanding the resignation of the Minister of Finance for the decision.
Read MoreThis week the Government plans to take away hope for hundreds of thousands of New Zealand workers by legislating Fair Pay Agreements out of existence.
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The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has provided its briefing for the incoming government.
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