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HIGHLIGHTS – for the six months ended 31 December 2014

HIGHLIGHTS – for the six months ended 31 December 2014

Ports of Auckland today announced the start of work to demolish the northern section of Marsden wharf. The structure is old and at the end of its useful life. It has not been used for cargo ships for many years and recently it has only been used to temporarily hold imported cars.

Ports of Auckland and CHH Lodestar today announced an agreement to establish new facilities to handle and pack Lodestar’s Auckland based forest products cargo.

36,000 hit the waterfront for Port's of Auckland open day

36,000 people came to Captain Cook wharf on the first two days of Ports of Auckland's open weekend. This is more than double the numbers of last year's event, with one more day to do.

Watch the waterfront come alive this weekend as the Navy, Scouts, Maritime School and others take part in New Zealand’s premiere Port Open Weekend Festival.

The country’s economic hub is proving to be a popular destination for an increasing number of cruise companies with seven maiden callers since 2013.

The country’s economic hub is proving to be a popular destination for an increasing number of cruise companies with seven maiden callers since 2013.

This Anniversary Weekend (24 – 26 January), Ports of Auckland will once again open its gates to host SeePort, their annual open weekend.

This Anniversary Weekend (24 – 26 January), Ports of Auckland will once again open its gates to host SeePort, their annual open weekend.

​SCOUTS sailing in the National Scout Regatta this summer will be powered by a fresh set of sails thanks to new partner, Ports of Auckland.

​Ports of Auckland and Netlogix join forces to establish an open, collaborative supply chain network across New Zealand.

​Working with KiwiRail, Ports of Auckland has doubled the rail services between its Waitematā seaport and Wiri Intermodal Freight Hub.

​Ports of Auckland is holding an open day to give Aucklanders a chance get up close and personal with theHauraki - the newest addition to their tug fleet.

​Auckland Heritage Festival begins on 27 September and Ports of Auckland is once again celebrating the event by offering boat tours on board the historic steam tug, William C Daldy.

​Improved productivity boosts returns

Ports of Auckland has reported improved results for the year to 30 June 2014, reflecting increases in both labour productivity and volumes across all port operations.