Press Release – Maritime Union of New Zealand The Maritime Union says the Governments announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, and is urging more action on coastal shipping. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the Governments approach … The Maritime Union says the Government’s announcement today of major investment in rail is a positive move, and is urging more action on coastal shipping. Maritime Union of New Zealand National Secretary Craig Harrison says the Government’s approach of long-term investment was the correct one and showed vision for the future. “For decades, transport policy has been dominated by short-term thinking and vested interests. We now have an opportunity to move towards an efficient, integrated multi-modal transport system for the 21st century.”