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      A NZ Herald Premium Debate
      A NZ Herald Premium Debate

      A NZ Herald Premium Debate

      Auckland's waterfront: The Port - where to from here?

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      SkyCity Theatre

      SkyCity, Cnr Hobson & Wellesley Streets

      Auckland, New Zealand

      When

      Mon 17 May 2021

      Running Time

      1 hour 30 minutes

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      eTicket

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      The Auckland port has been a cornerstone of the city’s economy, but it has capacity constraints, imposes a massive burden on the motorways and occupies land that could be put to better use. But what should we do? It’s a question about shipping, economic costs and opportunities, the environment and most of all about freight. How do we want to move freight around, now and in the decades to come? What does that tell us about where to put the port? And how soon are we going to get started? 

      Join us to hear views and insights from those who have a significant role in shaping the future of the Auckland Port, and take the opportunity to ask this industry panel your questions. 

      Panellists:
      Phil Goff, Mayor of Auckland     
      Hon. Michael Wood, Minister of Transport    
      Ngarimu Blair, Director, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa Limited
      Shane Vuletich, Managing Director, Fresh Information Limited
      Gary Blick, Principal, Sapere
      Julie Stout, President, Urban Auckland

      Adjudicated by Simon Wilson, Specialist Multimedia Journalist, The NZ Herald

      Arrival from 5pm for a 6pm start
      Panel discussion 6pm - 7.30pm