Auckland port finances attacked

Shipping industry figures are querying Ports of Aucklands ability to fund a future port development plan or even a forecast NZ$15m (US$11.6m) dividend payment for the current financial year.

Port Strategy: Auckland maintains its finances are healthy

However, the port company has countered it can receive reverse cashflow from shareholder Auckland Regional Holdings.

They have said that there are various funding options available including a NZ$500m (US$387m) bank facility.