by Vari Jones | Apr 16, 2024 | Advocacy
We agree fully with the first sentence of the Minister’s foreword – New Zealand’s economic prosperity is indeed underpinned by a transport network that enables people and freight to move around efficiently, quickly and safely.
by Vari Jones | Apr 16, 2024 | Advocacy
We support this Bill. A fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects that are considered to have significant regional or national benefits is long overdue.
by Vari Jones | Mar 28, 2024 | Advocacy
The Port of Auckland is a critical component of New Zealand’s supply chain. It is the second largest container port and the second largest port for bulk volumes. It is also New Zealand’s largest import port. There is no viable alternative location for this port....
by Vari Jones | Mar 28, 2024 | Advocacy
The Port of Auckland is a critical component of New Zealand’s supply chain. It is the second largest container port and the second largest port for bulk volumes. It is also New Zealand’s largest import port. There is no viable alternative location for this port....
by Vari Jones | Aug 7, 2023 | Advocacy
The NZCCO believes that all 13 ports should be regarded as critical infrastructure. Even the smallest ports play a critical role in their regional supply chains. There is some criticism of New Zealand for having too many international seaports but from a resilience...
by Vari Jones | Apr 17, 2023 | Advocacy
We provide below detailed answers to the questions posed by the Commission, but at a high level, the Council is particularly concerned about the lack of resilience in New Zealand’s road and rail network. The Council believes that Government should identify essential...