by Vari Jones | Jun 14, 2024 | Media Releases
Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is warning that sustained Port of Auckland (POAL) price hikes will hurt businesses and consumers across the country, unless accompanied by significant port productivity gains. POAL recently announced...
by Vari Jones | May 29, 2024 | Advocacy
In our view climate change is a global problem – ideally solutions should be sought at a global level if we are to achieve the desired outcome. Our preferred position with respect to international shipping emissions is for New Zealand to take an active,...
by Vari Jones | Apr 16, 2024 | Advocacy
We agree fully with the first sentence of the Minister’s foreword – New Zealand’s economic prosperity is indeed underpinned by a transport network that enables people and freight to move around efficiently, quickly and safely.
by Vari Jones | Apr 16, 2024 | Advocacy
We support this Bill. A fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects that are considered to have significant regional or national benefits is long overdue.
by Vari Jones | Mar 28, 2024 | Advocacy
The Port of Auckland is a critical component of New Zealand’s supply chain. It is the second largest container port and the second largest port for bulk volumes. It is also New Zealand’s largest import port. There is no viable alternative location for this port....
