New Zealand Council of Trade Unions is calling for an urgent inquiry into port safety after the deaths of two port workers within a week. A port worker at Lyttelton Port died at 9:30 am on Anzac Day on a vessel at Cashin Quay. Stuff reported the worker was crushed by coal but Lyttelton Port Company could not confirm any further details. New Zealand Council Trade Union President Richard Wagstaff says the Lyttleton Port death on Monday is a "tragedy" and serves as further evidence of the urgent need for an inquiry into port safety in New Zealand. The Lyttelton Port worker's death has been referred to the coroner to work out the cause of death.

Source: Stuff April 25, 2022 08:54 UTC