The embattled Ports of Auckland Chief Executive has quietly announced his resignation, amid the flurry of Budget Day.
Tony Gibson had been facing mounting pressure to resign following a scathing independent review into Health and Safety at the Port.
In a video statement to staff, Mr Gibson said it had been a very difficult decision.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff joins Lisa Owen with his reaction.
In response to Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Michael Barnett's comment that the resignation was about political and union bullying, Goff said Auckland councillors' questions of his management were appropriate, and not bullying.
"I would be negligent in my responsibility not to ask those questions. I don't think you can characterise that as bullying."
