NZ snippets Aug-Sep

Having halved its footprint while handling twice as much containerised cargo since 1996, the 140-year-old port has recently begun releasing significant strategic areas of waterfront land.

However, given the geographic importance of the port operation to New Zealand, he is dismissive of suggestions it should be completely relocated.

“In my opinion, city ports like ours – working waterfronts – have an authenticity and vitality that should be celebrated, not hidden away,” he said.