ISO – Maritime Union of New Zealand

May 17, 2025

Maritime Union of New Zealand

Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002

George Lye (right) receives his solidarity award from MUNZ National Secretary Craig Harrison (left) at a Maritime Union of New Zealand event in Auckland, 20 October 2022

Major changes coming to New Zealand waterfront employment

October 22, 2022

The New Zealand waterfront industry is on the brink of a new era, thanks to years of organizing work and the dedication of one waterfront worker in particular.

Stevedoring company ISO broke law around union access

December 21, 2021

Australian-owned stevedoring company ISO was breaking the law when it tried to prevent Maritime Union representatives access to its Whangarei workplace at Northport.

New conviction for death shows health and safety crisis in the waterfront industry

February 1, 2021

Stevedoring employer ISO’s negligence led to the death of a young woman employee in 2018. This is a symptom of the health and safety crisis on the New Zealand waterfront.