Category Archives: Current news

The Trustees of Ngā Mātarae Charitable Trust are pleased to offer the Ngā Mātarae Scholarship Programme. The Trust is a partnership between the Port and Tauranga Iwi with the primary purpose to promote the wellbeing of Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour. Applicants … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s international hub port, today reported a slight decrease in cargo volumes for the first quarter of the 2020 financial year. From 1 July 2019 to 30 September 2019, Port of Tauranga handled nearly 6.8 million … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga today welcomed the long-awaited second report of the Upper North Island Supply Chain Study. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said a two port solution was workable, subject to land-side infrastructure development, and would address concerns … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga today announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Gray will retire in June 2020 for health reasons. Steve has served as CFO for the past 12 years and been with the Company for 32 years. Port of Tauranga … Continue reading →

On 27 August 2019, ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) raised their long-term issuer credit rating on Port of Tauranga Limited (POT) from “BBB+” to “A-“.  S&P have also affirmed POT’s “A-2” short-term rating. This upgrade to POT’s long-term credit … Continue reading →

FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2019 Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported record cargo volumes and increased profits for the year to 30 June 2019. Port of Tauranga continues to consolidate its position as … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga and the TGH-subsidiary Port Ruakura LP today announced a long-term partnership to support the development of the planned Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Mark Cairns (left) and Tainui Group Holdings Chief Executive … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga’s outstanding returns to shareholders were highlighted last night when Chief Executive Mark Cairns received the prestigious Caldwell Partners Leadership Award at the 2019 INFINZ Awards. The INFINZ (Institute of Finance Professionals) Awards recognise innovation and excellence in … Continue reading →

Port of Tauranga today responded to the interim progress report on the Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy released on Saturday. The Chief Executive of New Zealand’s largest port (handling 43 per cent of New Zealand’s total export volumes), Mark Cairns, said the progress … Continue reading →