Port in an electoral storm

What will a change of government mean for Wayne Brown's dream to relocate Port of Auckland? (Image: Port of Auckland)

Wed, 11 Oct 2023

The port question that has launched a thousand reports might have fresh wind depending on who occupies the Beehive after the election.Auckland mayor Wayne Brown remains fixated on freeing up valuable waterfront land now occupied by Port of Auckland (POAL) in the central city.Earlier this year, the council released concept images showing how the land could be used, including features like a swimming pool and a Te Ao Māori showcase. Its urban regeneration agency, Eke Panuku, estimated that fully activating a precinct on the port land could take u...

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