Industrial action at Lyttelton Port has been withdrawn for the week.
Rail and Maritime Transport Union (RMTU) members were set to strike on Thursday but that has been called off.
A new strike notice has been set for March 21 to give more time for negotiations.
Lyttelton Port marketing manager Simon Munt says shipping remains diverted and no vessels will be in action on Thursday or during the strikes.
“We are assessing whether any additional receival and delivery services can be provided tomorrow,” he says.
Mediation is getting underway today and the port will be providing further updates after it finishes.
