October 30, 2008

The Mari­time Uni­on of New Zea­l­and has offered qual­i­fied sup­port to the mer­ger of Lyt­telton Port Com­pany and the Port of Otago announced today.

Mari­time Uni­on Gen­er­al Sec­ret­ary Tre­vor Han­son says the Uni­on is a strong back­er of ports remain­ing in loc­al con­trol to pre­serve employ­ment and busi­ness oppor­tun­it­ies.