Mediation between Ports of Auckland and representatives of the Maritime Union of New Zealand - MUNZ (Local 13) has been adjourned after a 5 hour meeting today.

There was a recognition that the time needed to manage the upcoming strikes made setting further dates difficult.

While there is no date set for further mediation, the parties have agreed to reconvene should either side have something new to bring to the table.

The week-long strike planned for February 24 will add futher to the cost of the industrial action to date and it's estimated that it will also cost MUNZ 289 members at the Port an estimated $450,000 in lost wages.