Ports of Auckland are reporting a half-year profit of $20.8 million and an interim dividend of $15 million.
A turnaround in container traffic and higher prices have contributed to these improved earnings, compared to $14.8 million from the year before.
Ports of Auckland CEO Roger Gray forecasts that they'll meet mayor Wayne Brown's expectation of a $30m dividend within the year.
Roger Grey says mayor Wayne Brown 'couldn't complain' that the Ports were bringing in more money.
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