Officials raised concerns and warned against prematurely announcing a preferred option.
Ministers are considering options for the $1.45b project to replace Cook Strait ferries.
The port is paying a pre-tax bonus of $1125 to thank workers for their hard work.
Simplicity Living has bought a 1.4-hectare site from the owner of Ellerslie Racecourse.
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