Ferry privatisation would be a disaster
Suggestions of privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards.
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Representing New Zealand maritime workers since 2002
KiwiRail
Concerns about ongoing Cook Strait ferry issues
The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the Cook Strait ferry service is struggling, with the entire Interislander fleet currently either suffering breakdowns, wave damage or being taken out of service for audit.
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Maritime Union will fight threatened job losses on Aratere ferry
The Maritime Union will resist any job losses and will only accept voluntary redundancies.
Read MoreSerious concerns over Aratere ferry removal
The loss of the rail-enabled Aratere, a crucial link between the North and South Islands, significantly weakens the resilience of New Zealand’s national supply chain.
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Rail-enabled ferries a victory for common sense
The Maritime Union has welcomed today’s announcement from Minister of Rail Winston Peters the two new Cook Strait ferries will be publicly owned and rail enabled, meaning that they can carry rail wagons.
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Kaitaki sentencing underscores need for new ferries
KiwiRail has been fined $432,500 for a charge under the Health and Safety at Work Act brought by industry regulator Maritime New Zealand, following loss of engine power on the Interislander ferry Kaitaki on Saturday 28 January 2023.
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Ferry fiasco hangs over PM’s South Korea trip
Sorting out the mess his Finance Minister has made of the interisland ferries deal should be the key outcome of the Prime Minister’s visit to South Korea, says the Maritime Union of New Zealand.
Read MoreFinance Minister needs to explain ferry decision cost to taxpayer
The cancellation cost for the iRex ship build is likely to come in at more than NZ $300 million, and could run up to a maximum cost approaching a half a billion dollars (NZD) at current rates.
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