by Vari Jones | Nov 22, 2024 | Advocacy
Attendees at the recent NZ Council of Cargo Owners’ meeting were told in no uncertain terms how critically important it is for New Zealand to improve the productivity of the country’s port network. Guest speaker My Therese Blank, Maersk Group’s Head of Oceania Market,...
by Vari Jones | Oct 31, 2024 | Advocacy
The Council is grateful for the opportunity to comment on this matter. We welcome the assurances that we have received throughout the run up to the consultation – that Customs and MPI are not wanting to increase the amount recovered from importers and exporters...
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....
