Unions picket over single redundancy
Unions picket over single redundancy
Picketing over a single Port Otago redundancy proposal at Port Chalmers caused no disruption yesterday, but a surprise stop-work meeting is expected to be announced today.
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Property up, port down
Property up, port down
Port Otago's half-year result was buoyed by its property division in the face of substantial declines in some areas of its port operations, but replicated last year's $2.5 million dividend to 100% owner the Otago Regional Council.
April talks for Otago after 300 sacked in Ports of Auckland
April talks for Otago after 300 sacked in Ports of Auckland
Contract negotiations with the Maritime Union of New Zealand, which at the Ports of Auckland led to the sacking of almost 300 workers yesterday, are set to begin at Port Chalmers next month.
Dredging plan headed for Environment Court
Dredging plan headed for Environment Court
Port Otago's plan to dredge Otago Harbour and dump the spoil off-shore will have its day in court after mediation with fishing industry groups failed.
No cost-share deal on erosion: ORC
No cost-share deal on erosion: ORC
A cost-sharing deal that could help tackle erosion at Te Rauone Beach, on Otago Peninsula, has been ruled out by the Otago Regional Council before it has even been discussed.
DCC can react fast to erosion if necessary: Cull
DCC can react fast to erosion if necessary: Cull
The Dunedin City Council could resort to an unauthorised budget overspend, if required, to address erosion residents say is threatening homes on Te Rauone beach, on Otago Peninsula, Mayor Dave Cull says.
Port explains cruiseship impacts on city
Port explains cruiseship impacts on city
Any cruise ship visit delays or cancellations were unfortunate, but the frequency of schedule changes was not on the rise, the Port Otago commercial manager says.
Capacity lift may displace sheds
Capacity lift may displace sheds
Escalating industrial action at the Ports of Auckland is having no effect on southern exports as Port Otago prepares to move into the height of its busy season.
Concern about dredging spurs surfers' protest
Concern about dredging spurs surfers' protest
Surfers in Dunedin have sent a message to Port Otago - hands off Aramoana's waves.
Divers, crane help salvage punt
Divers, crane help salvage punt
A sunken punt was salvaged yesterday, in time for the start of the cruise ship season.
Port Otago looking to shed workers
Port Otago looking to shed workers
Up to 12 jobs may be lost at Port Otago as the company looks to reduce its workforce to meet an expected drop in the container trade.
Port Otago delivers record dividend
Port Otago delivers record dividend
Port Otago has delivered a record $12.5 million dividend to 100% owner the Otago Regional Council; taking its total dividend payouts during the past 22 years beyond $100 million.
Port Otago seeking three-year dredging consents
Port Otago seeking three-year dredging consents
As Port Otago's Next Generation project consents have not yet been resolved, the company is seeking a three-year renewal of maintenance dredging consents.
Discussion paper raises issue of port ownership
Discussion paper raises issue of port ownership
The vexed question of port ownership, control and productivity ha again been raised in a wide-ranging transport sector discussion paper released by the Productivity Commission yesterday.
Groups appeal consent to dump spoil
Groups appeal consent to dump spoil
At least five groups will appeal to the Environment Court an independent panel's decision to grant Port Otago consent to dredge Otago Harbour and deposit spoil at sea.
Dredging appeal possible
Dredging appeal possible
Community and fishing groups who oppose Port Otago's Next Generation Project will be meeting this week to decide whether to appeal the granting of consents for the project.
Port Otago to review time-frame for dredging
Port Otago to review time-frame for dredging
The time-frame of Port Otago's expanded dredging operations will be eased back with the imminent vessel downsizing by its largest customer, shipping giant Maersk, which begins from August 1.
Harbour dredging approved
Harbour dredging approved
Despite extensive opposition to Port Otago's Next Generation Project, the company has been granted resource consent to dredge Otago Harbour and dispose of the soil at sea.
Work bound
Work bound
Port Otago's dredge New Era leaves the upper harbour in tranquil conditions yesterday morning, headed for Port Chalmers.
Ship awaiting repairs after incident
Ship awaiting repairs after incident
Maritime New Zealand investigators will determine what went wrong when a container ship hit the Beach St Wharf at Port Chalmers during a standard berthing procedure at Port Otago on Thursday.