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Wednesday, 17 February 2021, 12:04 pm
The Maritime Union says Ports of Auckland needs to
cut its losses and put its automation project on hold to
alleviate pressure on New Zealand businesses.
And if
management won t, then the Auckland Council need to
intervene before any more damage is done to the New Zealand
economy.
Maritime Union of New Zealand National
Secretary Craig Harrison says with most businesses facing
stress through the lockdown, the actions of the Port Company
could well be the tipping point leading to business failure
and job losses.
Mr Harrison says repeated delays and
problems with automation had combined with mismanagement of