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Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved

August 2, 2021

RNZ Pacific Samoa’s new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said the US$100 million (NZ$139m) project would have significantly added to the country’s exposure to China which already accounts for 40 percent of its external debt. The proposed construction in Vaiusu ... <a title="Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/samoa-confirms-china-backed-vaiusu-bay-port-project-shelved/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Op-Ed: Another Option for Auckland’s Port – Tāmaki Ship Canal

December 12, 2019

The case for a complete relocation of Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour freight port is far from established. Nevertheless, Auckland will grow over the long term, and the freight operations need to move away from the area close to the downtown Ferry Terminal. This area should become like Sydney’s Circular Quay. The question is: where is Auckland’s ... <a title="Keith Rankin Op-Ed: Another Option for Auckland’s Port – Tāmaki Ship Canal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/12/12/keith-rankin-op-ed-another-option-for-aucklands-port-tamaki-ship-canal/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Op-Ed: Another Option for Auckland’s Port – Tāmaki Ship Canal">Read more</a>