The volume of many goods going through our ports is continuing to decline as the economic downturn continues.

Port of Auckland has announced a 22% increase in annual underlying profit, allowing it to return a $40 million dividend back to Auckland Council.

But that's largely due to a 3% increase in container volumes and 10% increase in full containers.

Chief Executive Roger Gray told Mike Hosking there has been a strong decline in construction materials coming in, including cement and steel.

He says car imports are down almost 10%, with almost no electric vehicles coming into the country now.

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The volume of many goods going through our ports is continuing to decline as the economic downturn continues. 
Port of Auckland has announced a 22% increase in annual underlying profit, allowing it to return a $40 million dividend back to Auckland Council. 
But that's largely due to a 3% increase in container volumes and 10% increase in full containers. 
Chief Executive Roger Gray told Mike Hosking there has been a strong decline in construction materials coming in, including cement and steel. 
He says car imports are down almost 10%, with almost no electric vehicles coming into the country now. 
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Roger Gray: Ports of Auckland CEO on the decreased in goods going through New Zealand's ports

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