The establishment of the Port Future Study began today with the first meeting of stakeholders and the selection of the Stakeholder Reference Group.
In an independently facilitated Stakeholder Plenary event, stakeholders from a broad range of sectors interested in future port development met together for the first time to discuss how the Port Future Study should be conducted.
The event concluded with stakeholders reaching agreement on the sectors and stakeholders represented on the Stakeholder Reference Group (SRG).
Good progress has also been made with the process to establish the Consensus Working Group.
“It is clear from the discussion today that there is strong support for the study and commitment to developing a solution that works for Auckland long-term”.
“I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with the two groups,” says Rick Boven, Independent Chair of the SRG and the Consensus Working Group.
The establishment process continues over the next month with Mana Whenua selecting their representatives for both groups over the next few weeks.
Once this process is complete the Consensus Working Group will begin working to finalise and agree the study scope.
Confirmation of members will be available once the establishment process has concluded.