Other lines are also looking at adjusting their services at the South Island’s biggest import and export gateway, in the wake of labour disruption.
Rail Minister Winston Peters also promises ‘no-nonsense’ port infrastructure upgrades, as total project estimated at $1.86b.
Former managing director Cos Bruyn left in June after seven years in the role, in the wake of a ‘softer’ year for the major contracting business.
The New Zealand arm of giant Australian civils contractor Downer EDI boosted earnings on the back of construction gains, while slashing subcontractor costs.
Country’s busiest port has continued its momentum into the first part of the year, with trade volume up 5.9% to 6.6 million tonnes.
AP Moller-Maersk’s wishlist extends to a hub-and-spoke system on each island, although regulations would need to be tweaked.
High traffic helped boost net profits after tax by 81%.
Developers are being told growth charges are treated differently from development contributions.
The utility admits it hasn’t made provision in its 10-year plan for disposing of waste products, as it faces capacity limits at its biosolid dump site.
Details of the deal will be announced later this year.