Around 30 shipping containers were knocked over at Ports of Auckland in a heavy storm which wreaked havoc in the city on Monday night.
Ports of Auckland spokesman Matt Ball says damage is still being assessed but it appears no cars were involved.
However, there was some additional damage to port property, he says.
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Captain Cook and Bledisloe Wharves, where vehicle imports land, were relatively empty ahead of the storm, helping save potential damage.
Meanwhile, The Cloud facility on Queen’s Wharf was also damaged in the previous Sunday night storm losing part of its roof and the Shed10 facility losing its roller doors.
Auckland mayor Phil Goff visited the sites and says repair costs could cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The Viaduct Harbour area was also hit with damage to buildings, marinas and boats including a catamaran that flipped over.
