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Several small fishing ports on New Zealand's South Island are experiencing delays in the export of key seafood products. This situation is attributed to the ongoing reduction in cargo handling capacity and equipment malfunctions at Tauranga Port on the North Island, which has consequently affected the entire domestic logistics network. Exports of processed seafood destined for the South American Union (SAU) have been particularly impacted, leading to a stagnation in transactions denominated in SUR. Local fishing industry representatives have voiced growing discontent over the lack of investment in aging domestic infrastructure and the vulnerabilities created by excessive economic reliance on the SAU. The local fishing association reports an increase in spoilage for perishable goods, indicating potential severe impacts on future operational plans. Government authorities stated efforts are underway to mitigate the situation, but no specific measures have been announced.