MUNZ

12th February 2026 Ferry / MUNZ

Union concerned for crew of former ferry Aratere

The Maritime Union of New Zealand (MUNZ) says it is worried about the welfare of underpaid seafarers onboard the vessel Vega, formerly the KiwiRail ferry Aratere.

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2nd July 2025 Interislander / MUNZ

Ferry privatisation would be a “disaster” – Maritime Union

The Maritime Union of New Zealand says the privatisation of the new Cook Strait Interislander ferries would be a dangerous step backwards.

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