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New Zealand unions oppose replacing the domestic MV Buffalo with the foreign-flagged NACC VEGA, citing job losses and legal breaches.
New Zealand maritime unions are urging the government to block the replacement of the domestic MV Buffalo with the foreign-flagged NACC VEGA, warning it would displace up to 32 local seafaring jobs.
The unions argue the MV Buffalo remains a suitable and available vessel, violating section 198 of the Maritime Transport Act, which restricts foreign vessel use when domestic alternatives exist.
They cite breaches of employment protections, including transfer rights for cooks and stewards, and claim Holcim’s decision prioritizes cost savings over local workers despite the company’s strong profits.
A case filed with the Employment Relations Authority over failed mediation remains unresolved, and NACC is seeking government approval for the foreign vessel to operate in domestic trade starting October 2025.
Los sindicatos de Nueva Zelanda se oponen a la sustitución del MV Buffalo doméstico por el NACC VEGA de bandera extranjera, citando pérdidas de empleos y violaciones legales.