31 Mar 2023

AKL Councillor Mike Lee calls out Fullers360 for poor service

From Checkpoint, 6:07 pm on 31 March 2023

An Auckland councillor is calling Fullers out for its poor ferry service, saying it needs to pay staff more if it wants to plug crew gaps.

Fullers360 runs Auckland's commuter ferries and is cancelling about 30 percent of it services each week, citing ongoing staff problems - including a shortage of qualified skippers.

It's talking to the government about loosening immigration settings to bring in more overseas workers.

Mike Lee, is one of two councillors on Auckland Transport's Board. He says the ferry company has had a few tellings off.