Supports of Auckland

I fully support Michael Barnett’s article ( NZ

Herald, April 7) regarding the Ports Of Auckland. There are too many fingers in this pie, like rail and roads, etc.

The prime position that Ports of Auckland occupies is being challenged by people who have ulterior motives.

Land value for property development, stadiums, suggestions by politicians to feather their own nests, such as North Port and Tauranga.

The present CEO has made great progress even though he has had little support from Auckland Council.

Given support by Auckland Council and major users, the port will survive where it is and I believe there should always be a port of the current magnitude to supply Auckland’s needs.

Gordon Rodgers, St Heliers.