Increased calls for a national inquiry into health and safety at New Zealand's ports, after another worker death.

A person died yesterday morning at Ports of Auckland, after falling from a height while working on a ship.

It's the fourth death involving the port since 2017.

The Maritime Union of New Zealand wants a national inquiry into health and safety at our ports.

Union organiser Shane Te Pou agrees it's what is needed.

He says there's been a weakening of health and safety terms and conditions on sites across New Zealand, including at high risk ports and wharfs.

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