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Lyttelton Port’s $800M Expansion Under Fire | Christchurch News
Lyttelton Port is set to undergo a $800 million, five-year transformation with new deepwater facilities, automated cranes, and a bigger container terminal — but the project’s funding, worker impact, and economic forecasts are sparking fierce debate. Council-owned companies are footing the bill through debt and equity, raising alarms about hidden risks and lack of public oversight. Unions argue automation is being rolled out without meaningful consultation, leaving frontline staff sidelined. Critics also question whether projected cargo growth justifies the massive investment — and worry…
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