Ports of Auckland Chair hits back against Auckland Mayor’s plans to replace board

Ports of Auckland (POAL) Chair Jan Dawson has expressed disappointment in Mayor of Auckland Wayne Brown’s plan to replace the board of POAL following public disagreements about the performance and future of the ports.

In a statement posted to the POAL website, Dawson extended an invitation to the Mayor to visit the port and discuss its operations, economics and importance to the region.

He said: “The Mayor’s comments creates uncertainty for the 3,000 Aucklanders, whose livelihoods depend on the port, and also for the thousands of businesses in Auckland and surrounding areas that rely on imports and an efficient supply chain.”