Podcasts about Maritime Union

A High Court judge has ordered right-wing activist Chantelle Baker to pay a $100,000 bond ahead of a defamation case against Stuff for its disinformation documentary Fire and Fury. We'll show you some never seen before footage tonight from a 2 hour interview Pat had with Baker.Paul Goldsmith and Ginny Anderson were on Breakfast this morning talking the cost of living crisis where it seems the current government is happy to blame international forces on where we are...all while saying to the last government they couldn't use that as an excuseThe ferries are "hanging on by a thread" according to the Maritime Union with more breakdowns and ship retirements on the way all while this government is yet to give us the plans for replacements.=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The Maritime Union says retiring the Aratere ferry is a setback as rail freight will now need to be trucked and ferried, making it slower and less efficient. Maritime Union NZ spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ferry and cruise passengers could be facing a new levy. The Government is weighing up how to fund a permanent rescue tugboat for the Cook Strait, and a user pays system is on the table. They've contracted MMA Vision to provide emergency cover in the meantime, but a long-term solution is still up in the air. Maritime Union Spokesperson Victor Billot told Mike Hosking they're happy to see the temporary measures, but there does need to be a long-term plan. However, he says they're unsure a user pays model is the right fit, or that it would be easy to enforce. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maritime Union is celebrating the announcement of two new rail-enabled ferries which will be in service by 2029. The Union's national secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

On the Early Edition with Full Show Podcast Tuesday 1st April 2025, Todd Valster General Secretary of the Rail and Maritime Union shares his thoughts on the Government's plan for the new Cook Strait ferries. The Commerce Commission says Auckland Airport's been over-charging airlines by $190 million since 2023, NZ Airports Chief Executive Billie Moore shares his thoughts. The Government's announced changes to workplace health and safety Mike Cosman, Chair at the NZ Institute of Safety Management tells Andrew Dickens what this will mean for businesses. Australia Correspondent Donna Demaio shares the latest on the Australian Prime Minister responding to a Chinese research ship travelling in Australian waters. Get the Early Edition Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hopes new Cook Strait ferries will be rail-enabled. Minister for Rail Winston Peters is promising more details by the month's end. He's confirmed Hyundai - the company whose ship and infrastructure deal was dumped by the Government - is in the running for a new contract. The break fee on the original canned deal is $300 million. Maritime Union national secretary Carl Findlay says the cancellation was silly. He explained getting world-class builders to make the ships as close to the original plan would be ideal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ferry workers' union says the Government's Cook Strait ferry announcement desperately lacks substance. Maritime Union president Carl Findlay spoke to Corin Dann.

Winston Peters is tip-toeing around whether New Zealand First will get the rail-enabled Cook Strait ferries it campaigned for. The Government has announced it'll set up a new company to procure new Interislander vessels - and has made Peters the Minister for Rail. It's almost a year since the coalition scrapped Labour's contract for buying two mega-ferries that would have joined up rail across the two islands. Nicola Willis says the new ferries will be smaller and rail-capable, but not fully rail enabled. Peters says he's conceded nothing. He says he's taken on railways in the past - and dramatically turned them around - and people should ask the Maritime Union if they have confidence in him. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two new ferries for the Cook Strait are expected to begin operation in 2029, the Government has announced. The price of the new ferries was not revealed, however, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying it was commercially confidential until procurement and negotiations for landside infrastructure were completed. Tonight we are speaking to the National Secretary of the Maritime Union of NZ, Carl Findlay and Labour's Spokesperson for Transport and Infrastructure Tangi Utikere and a late call up into the team, Craig Renney from the CTU about the press conference and what we know today, that we didn't know yesterday ================================= Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠ ================================= Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter. @patbrittenden @Chewie_NZ Follow us on Bluesky Pat @patbrittenden.bsky.social Chewie @chewienz.bsky.social Emily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.social Magenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

Opposition to the Government's plan to resurrect live animal exports continues to grow, this time it's on the wharf. The Maritime Union, which represents water siders and stevedores, who have in the past loaded freighters including the ill fated Gulf Live stock, has officially voted to oppose the resumption of live animal exports. The government's delaying the release of a public disucssion document on the issue until next year but remains committed to reinstating the trade that was worth 374-million dollars in 2022. This time round it's promising the highest standards of animal welfare and gold standard transport ships - but has not provided specifics. The practice was banned in 2023 over welfare concerns and following the sinking of the Gulf Live stock one killing almost 6000 cattle and 41 people; including two New Zealanders. Maritime Union spokesperson, Victor Billot spoke to Lisa Owen.

KiwiRail is proposing to axe more than 50 roles across Interislander's operational staff and head office. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Rail and Maritime Union says KiwiRail is planning to cut all train driver roles at its Napier depot, following the shutdown of Winstone Pulp International. Rail and Maritime Union General Secretary Todd Valster spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Maritime Union says KiwiRail's punishment for the Interislander ferry Kaitaki breaking down in Cook Strait last year underscores the urgent need for new ferries. Maritime Union national secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Concerns over a foreign crew's ability to navigate New Zealand coastal conditions had already been raised - before the barge they were operating ran aground on the West Coast. The Manahau grounded near Westport on Sunday with 11 people onboard. No one was was injured and the barge is intact - but refloating the 100 metre-long vessel without harming people or the environment will take careful planning and some time. The Maritime Union said the grounding raises major questions, National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Susana Lei'ataua.

The interislander ferry, that punched a hole in its hull while docking in the Capital yesterday, should be back sailing over the weekend, following repairs. However, the incident has again raised questions about the resilence of the fleet that's been plagued with issues both political and mechanical, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot speaks to Lisa Owen.

The Maritime Union says the cancellation cost for the iRex ferry replacement project could reach half a billion dollars. National Secretary Carl Findlay spoke to Morning Report.

On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday 23rd of July, Joe Biden is no longer seeking re-election and has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the top job. U.S. election analyst Henry Olsen joins Ryan from the States to provide his thoughts.  Health NZ's board has been scrapped by the Government, replaced by a commissioner for the next year. Ryan speaks to the Residents Doctors Association.  A lifeline for the Interislander? A new report has found the 3 ships can run up until 2029, longer than expected. But the Maritime Union aren't happy with the results.  Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maritime experts are still cautious after a report into KiwiRail.   Interislander ferries have been deemed safe and well maintained, and will stick around for years to come.   Aratere ran aground last month when the autopilot was mistakenly turned on according to a leaked document.        Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Carl Findlay says workers are still anxious because of historical technical problems.   He says there's real safety concerns for the staff manning the deteriorating ships.  Findlay told Ryan Bridge that with the given history, they need to have a very, very clear, well thought out rescue plan.   He says he'd rather be prepared than the old story of the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever had one of those weeks when things just go from bad to worse? We all have, right – so we can appreciate how bad things got for KiwiRail this week. It was like watching an episode of Utopia or The Office as more details about the Aratere ferry grounding came to light. Then, to top it off, the Transport Minister refused to confirm or deny whether an advisory group has suggested KiwiRail no longer run the Cook Strait ferries. The Maritime Union says it looks that way. A couple of weeks ago, we spoke to the Duncan Roy, the General Manager of Interislander, after the ferry was successfully refloated. We celebrated the good news and the lack of damage to the ferry, but Roy was hesitant to comment on the Government pointing the finger very directly at the company for their standard of asset management. He diplomatically referred to a formal investigation. And you have to wonder if that's because Interislander knew what was up - that human error caused the ferry to slide onto the beach. At this stage, who knows why auto-pilot was turned on and then the 'execute' button pushed, but knowing that's what happened makes you think differently about the photos of the beached ferry. For all of us who weren't passengers or businesses directly impacted, it suddenly looks comical. Like, say, taking bolts out of a power tower and then watching it fall over. None of us are perfect – we are human. We all do silly things at times. For a while, I had a habit of driving off with a cup of tea on the roof of my car. My children gave me a plastic keep cup. But some mistakes have a greater impact than others. So I'm not surprised the question has been asked whether KiwiRail should continue running the ferries. But if not them, who? And how are we going to deal with the replacement of the ferries and landside infrastructure? A big picture plan needs to be in place before we start making other changes – like creating a new entity to run the ferries. It's clearly a complex business with specific challenges – and maybe those who know it best should hold the reins a little longer, until we know where the business is heading. The Government received a report from the Independent Ferry Advisory Group a few weeks ago. Decisions are yet to be made about the recommendations it contains, and once that's done it will have to go to Cabinet. It may take be some time, but the Government scrapped the previous plan so the onus is on them to get moving. In the meantime, I suggest Interislander just step up, own up, and do themselves a favour - move on from the grounding. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One legal expert is challenging Winston Peters' speculation about what happened to the Interislander's Aratere. The ferry ran aground near Picton in June, and its detention notice has officially lifted this afternoon. The Aratere has had inspections and tests and will make a graduated return to service - beginning with freight, then trucks, then passengers. This week, NZ First asked if someone left the ship on auto-pilot while getting a coffee - then couldn't turn it off. Maritime Union lawyer Troy Stade says the crew absolutely didn't duck out for a coffee. "And it astounds me that the acting Prime Minister would raise unsubstantiated rumour and conjecture in the middle of an active investigation."  UPDATE- a leaked document revealed the autopilot button was mistakenly pressed by the crew. To learn more, click here. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Ferrys for the South Island - Victor Billot, Maritime Union. Communication and media spokesperson on the grounding of the Aratee Cook Street ferry shortly after the government cancellation of the order for two large roll on rolloff capable ferrys. Is the present government going back to the 20th century do we have a retrograde government when it comes to policy decisions or lack of? Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

The Maritime Union is concerned its workers have been placed in danger after the Interislander's Aratere ran aground on Friday. Thirty-nine crew members were on board the freight sailing, which lost its steering while heading out of Picton Harbour. They spent the night on board before returning to land on Saturday morning. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot spoke to Corin Dann.

This week on Politics Central, Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot claimed cancelling the upgrade of the existing Interisland ferry fleet with two large ferries was a critical error from the Government, and Friday's Aratere grounding was a long time coming after years of warnings. Later, Children's Minister Karen Chhour unveiled her plan to cut down youth offending by introducing a new declaration for young offenders to ensure they face tougher consequences and are better supported to turn their lives around.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several inquiries are underway after a suspected steering problem saw the Interisland ferry Aratere run aground near Picton. On Friday night, the ship became grounded. It was re-floated successfully last night on the high tide. Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot believes it could be a while before the ship is back sailing. "They're going to have to look at the steering system, obviously, they're going to have to look the hull...it's going to be a long time." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maintenance on ageing Interislander ferries is seen as a short-term solution by the Maritime Union.  Estimated annual maintenance costs to keep KiwiRail's three ageing Interislander ferries running could almost double to $65 million by next year, and keeping the ferries afloat will be an “ongoing battle”.  A previous assessment of the fleet's condition raised concerns about steel corrosion, metal getting weak and cracking, and prohibitive maintenance expenses.  The project to replace the fleet with two mega ferries was left dead in the water in December after overall costs, including new terminals and wharf upgrades, ballooned to almost $3 billion and the new Government refused to fund the blowout.  Finance Minister Nicola Willis has previously refused to commit to replacing the fleet by 2026, which is when the now-cancelled mega ferries were due to arrive.  Given the project's history of delays, budget blowouts, and other problems, Willis said people were “dreaming” if they thought the mega ferries would be up and running with the necessary port development in place by that time.  A Ministerial Advisory Group is looking into new options for the future of the ferry service.  Maritime Union spokesperson Victor Billot told Mike Hosking that ships of this age will have issues, especially on Cook Strait.  He says they are maintaining ferries that are nearing the end of their lives anyway.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maritime Union says a signed agreement keeping the Port of Auckland in council ownership is a victory for the people of the city and for transparency. The Maritime Union's Auckland secretary Grant Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Canadian delegates crash a conference on Maritime Union, and present a much more ambitious confederation of British North American possessions.

NSW Transport Minister, Jo Haylen, has expressed concern in regards to the Maritime Workers Union planned 24-hour strike on Monday. She urged the Maritime Workers Union and the private contractor, Burdens, to come to the negotiation table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four ports across Australia run by DP World continue to face industrial action after months of striking leavings businesses without their stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode for 2023 we speak to John Falzon and Thomas Mayo about the year that was. We reflect on the challenges that we have faced from the cost of living, the Voice to Parliament referendum, and discuss the latest industrial relations bill.---John Falzon is a sociologist, poet and social justice advocate and is a senior fellow at Per Capita and a visiting fellow at RegNet here at the ANU. He was CEO of the St Vincent de Paul Society from 2006 to 2018 and in 2015 received an Order of Australia Medal for services to the community through social welfare organisations. Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is the Assistant National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia. Thomas is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has been a leading advocate since its inception in May 2017. He is the author of six books, including the very beautiful Finding the Heart of the Nation and The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O'Brien. Sharon Bessell is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of both the Children's Policy Centre and the Poverty and Inequality Research Centre at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy.Arnagretta Hunter is the Human Futures Fellow at ANU College of Health and Medicine, a cardiologist, physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at ANU Medical School.You can find full show notes on the Crawford School of Public Policy LinkedIn account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four transport unions are calling for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign after she announced no new funding for the Cook Strait ferry upgrade. The Maritime Union, which represents seafarers, says the decision does not take into account the importance of a having functioning inter-island service... and having it soon. Craig Harrison spoke to Corin Dann.

More 24 hour stoppages are scheduled this week at the docks as the Maritime Union continue industrial strikes forcing small businesses to continue to wait for stock ordered months ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Industrial strikes continue at the docks with the Maritime Union seeking a 27.5 per cent pay rise from DP World, but small businesses are caught in the middle with no way to get their stock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maritime Union is warning of potentially massive price hikes on freight if the Auckland mayor pushes through plans to privatise the port. National secretary Craig Harrison speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6341948273112

Van Badham and Ben Davison give and update on the For Every Child public school funding campaign (www.foreverychild.au/postcard) , the Maritime Union campaign to stop wage theft in shipping and take a deeper dive into the progress on Closing the Loopholes for labour hire, casual and gig workers. it is Go Home on Time Day!  Workers are losing billions in unpaid overtime and through the corporate exploitation of loopholes. Van and Ben discuss how the union movement is tackling this problem and why you should join at australianunions.org.au/wow The systemic generational and class divides that are being defended by big corporate interests, billionaires and those who believe in the RBA ideology come into sharp focus as Van and Ben discuss some of the latest research showing just how much economic insecurity is impacting people and how disinformation is trying to keep working people divided.  Why?  To slow and prevent changes that would benefit everyone at the expense of the already wealthy and powerful. The good news is that renewable energy has driven power bills down to almost ZERO in Portugal! Proving that we can, over the long run, take control of our energy emissions and bills. As always Van acknowledges our Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters who have made ongoing financial contributions to helping us build the audience for the podcast.  Become a supporter at www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday   

Dan and Zack spoke with Sam Wallman a comics-journalist, cartoonist and labour activist and dock worker with the Maritime Union of Australia. The guys discuss Sam's background, his book Our Members Be Unlimited: A Comic about Workers and their Unions, and the role art can play in our union campaigns. 

When the Referendum to give Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders greater political rights was first announced, it was well received, with the early polls suggesting that more than sixty percent of Australians supported it. This was an opportunity for the establishment of an advisory body to Parliament that would allow Indigenous Peoples a voice on the issues affecting their own communities and for them to be recognised in the Australian constitution. The ‘YES' campaign said their proposals outlined in the Uluru Statement from the Heart, requested a modest yet profound change, allowing Indigenous Australians to take their ‘rightful place' in their own country. Whilst the ‘NO' campaigners argued that the ‘Voice to Parliament' would be racially divisive, giving Indigenous Peoples greater rights over other Australians. In the end Australia voted ‘NO' to changing the status quo, by an overwhelming majority. This week on The Inquiry, we're asking ‘What went wrong with Australia's Indigenous call for a voice?' Contributors: John Maynard, Emeritus Professor, Aboriginal History and Research, University of Newcastle, NSW Australia. Tim Soutphommasane, Chief Diversity Officer, Professor of Practice in Human Rights and Political Theory, University of Oxford, UK and a Former Race Discrimination Commissioner for Australia Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia Thomas Mayo, Indigenous Rights Advocate, Maritime Union of Australia Official and Author Presenter: David Baker Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Matt Toulson Technical Producer: Richard Hannaford Production Co-ordinator: Jordan King Editor: Tara McDermott Image: Voice Referendum in Australia: Credit: Reuters.

Featuring the latest in activist campaigns and struggles against oppression fighting for a better world with anti-capitalist analysis on current affairs and international politics. Presenters: Jacob Andrewartha, Zane AlcornNewsreportsUpdates on the Palestine Solidarity Campaign - Merri-Bek council votes to fly the Palestine flag and Under pressure, RMIT ends Elbit Systems partnership Interviews and DiscussionsPeter Boyle, member of Socialist Alliance who is a activist journalist for Green Left based in Gadi Land (Sydney) discussing solutions to ease the sustained cost-of-living crisis, which he argues would require a redirection of public funds away from the corporate profits-first agendas of the major parties.Tasneem Roc, a pro-democracy and campaign manager for the Myanmar Campaign Network discussing the situation in Myanmar.Dave Ball, deptuty branch secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia in Victoria discussing their industrial actions and why the MUA stands in solidarity with Palestine.

In this special episode of Policy Forum Pod, Thomas Mayo joins Sharon Bessell and Arnagretta Hunter to discuss the importance of the Voice to Parliament.Thomas Mayo explains how the Voice will create unity and a stronger future. We are a Nation divided, but Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples gives us a way of coming together and leaving a legacy of collective hope and justice for our children.---Thomas Mayo is a Kaurareg Aboriginal and Kalkalgal, Erubamle Torres Strait Islander man. He is the Assistant National Secretary of the Maritime Union of Australia. Thomas is a signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and has been a leading advocate since its inception in May 2017. He is the author of six books, including the very beautiful Finding the Heart of the Nation and The Voice to Parliament Handbook, co-authored with Kerry O'Brien.Sharon Bessell is a Professor of Public Policy and Director of both the Children's Policy Centre and the Poverty and Inequality Research Centre at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy. Arnagretta Hunter is the Human Futures Fellow at ANU College of Health and Medicine, a cardiologist, a physician, and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at ANU Medical School.You can find full show notes on the Crawford School of Public Policy LinkedIn account.Producer: Hannah ScottBackground research: Alex Jackson and Darcy Brumpton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Privatising the Ports of Auckland could hit local users with $70 million dollars in extra costs annually. That comes from a new report commissioned by the Maritime Union of New Zealand, which looks at the downsides of selling operations to foreign companies. Auckland Council is looking at options to sell an operating lease to a global operator, commissioning consultants to seek expressions of interest. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says a key concern is price hikes getting passed on to local industry and consumers. Harrison spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Questions over whether a bold makeover for Auckland's waterfront is good for the harbour facilities. Mayor Wayne Brown's put up plans for an open air saltwater pool, an exhibition centre, a water amphitheatre - and aquaculture. Maritime Union National Secretary Craig Harrison says it's unclear where Auckland Council is going to get the money to fund this project with. "Someone else could develop it, but then it's a loss to the Auckland ratepayers and becomes a private playground for someone else." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maritime Union fears it could be a financial disaster for Auckland if the mayor gets his way with a proposal for the Ports of Auckland. Just two weeks after Wayne Brown won a contentious vote for the partial sale of the Council's shareholding in Auckland Airport, he is now floating the idea of selling an operating lease for the port business and reclaiming some of the land for public use. Finn Blackwell has more.

The company that's been in court over deaths and injuries suffered by workers on its watch, has won the NZ workplace health and Safety award for its collaboation with the Maritime Union it was previously at logger heads with. In 2020 the port was fined $500,000 after young father Laboom Dyer was killed when the container loader he was operating toppled over. It was also charged over the death of Pala'amo Kalati who crushed by a container That was all under previous port leadership. The Ports of Auckland CEO is now Roger Gray and he spoke to Lisa Owen. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6329822173112

Lyttelton Port is seeing a revolving door of senior figures with two board members calling it quits this week. Chairperson Margaret Devlin and board member Don Elder are the latest to step down, with a lack of agreement within the board cited as the reason. Chief Executive Kirstie Gardener also resigned a fortnight ago with no explanation, making interim Chief Executive Jim Quinn the fourth in four years. Craig Harrison from the Maritime Union speaks to Corin Dann.

Maritime Unions say Z Energy's jet fuel debacle has exposed a predictable weakness in New Zealand's fuel supply.  Airlines are being forced to ration their fuel allowances at Auckland Airport, after a contaminated shipment of aviation fuel was rejected on arrival. The Unions say since the Marsden Point refinery closed in April it has only taken a few months for the wheels to come off the new import system.  Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison spoke to Māni Dunlop.  

The Maritime Union's backing the Ports of Auckland board as its spat with the city's mayor continues. Wayne Brown has continued his attack on the port's leadership, saying he's lost confidence and plans to replace the board. Chairwoman Jan Dawson has fired back, saying the mayor's statements create uncertainty for those whose livelihoods and businesses depend on the port. Mr Brown wants to see a plan by the end of March to move work from the ferry terminal to Bledisloe Wharf, with the end goal to cease car and container operations in the CBD. Maritime Union's Auckland Branch Secretary Russell Mayn spoke to Corin Dann.

Leading tugboat operator Svitzer will lock out their workforce of almost 600 people in response to the Maritime Union's 2,000 hours of industrial action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A historic piece of art has been unveiled at the Australian National Maritime Museum to mark the 150th anniversary of the Maritime Union in Australia. Reflecting on its history, the Union says its cause is social justice, spanning well beyond the docks.

A damning report into the Ports of Auckland's automation programme has found multiple failings, leading to inadequate management and governance. The report found the project suffered from poor risk assessments and a failure to consult experts within the Port itself. The automation program was dumped this year, after costing ratepayers more than $65 million. It also found the business case was unsatisfactory, and that the project was blighted by personality clashes and cultural differences. Craig Harrison is the Maritime Union National Secretary and joins Nick Truebridge.

We're off on board the Canadian steamer Queen Victoria this week as the Canadians crash the Maritime Union party at Charlottetown. We'll drink a fair bit of champagne, eat more than our share of oysters, and watch as the British North Americans decide that political matrimony might not be such a bad thing after all.  If you like what you're hearing and want to support the podcast, please head on over to our Patreon page where, for only $5/month, you can become a real-life patron of the arts - and keep 1867 & All That online in perpetuity. It's kind of like making history. https://www.patreon.com/1867andAllThat