Auckland bucks downtrend to issue staff bonuses

Ports of Auckland has issued performance bonuses toover 200 staff for achieving key productivity targets during the month ofJanuary.

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Since the staff bonus programme was introduced at the port in May 2008 crane rates have increased 6.5% and staff hours per container have decreased 11.3%.

Employees are eligible for cash payments based on a percentage of their earnings if monthly targets are met.