Manukau eyed for future port

Manukau eyed for future port
Where will Auckland's port be moving to?
Jem Traylen
A feasibility study of a port for Manukau Harbour and a dry dock in Northland are part of the government’s infrastructure package for Budget 2022.Rail freight and health also received a significant boost from the Budget’s $4.7 billion of capital spending.Transport minister Michael Wood said we saw through covid how major international disruptions to supply chains can disrupt businesses, limit the availability of key goods and increase the price of everyday goods and services.“That’s why we’re exploring the feasibil...

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