Latest news and updates from Port of Tauranga
Consortium completes Marsden Holdings acquisition and Port of Tauranga sells its 50% stake in Northport
26 Jun 2025 12:50
Port of Tauranga (NZX: POT) today announced that all transactions have been completed involving the Scheme of Arrangement for a consortium to acquire the minority shareholdings of Marsden Maritime Holdings. As part of the scheme, Port of Tauranga has sold its 50% share of Northport to MMH (the other 50% shareholder). Port of Tauranga expects […]
Bookings for Port of Tauranga Tours – July 2025 SOLD OUT
03 Jun 2025 08:57
Bookings for our popular Port Tours for July 2025 are sold out! You can put your name down on the waiting list. If you have missed out this time, we will be running these again in January 2026. We are running two tours 11.00am and 1.00pm from Monday 7 July to Friday 11 July. Click […]
Consortium buyout of MMH strongly supported by shareholders
29 May 2025 16:09
Shareholders in Marsden Maritime Holdings (NZX:MMH) today voted for a buyout by a consortium comprising Northland Regional Council, Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) and Tupu Tonu. A joint announcement from the consortium is linked below. An application to the High Court will now be made to approve the Scheme of Arrangement, which will see the […]
Port of Tauranga, Zespri and TKL agree strategic partnership to grow kiwifruit exports
06 May 2025 15:52
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), Zespri and Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics (TKL) have signed a five-year partnership to grow cargo volumes through the Port. Kiwifruit exports are expected to increase more than 2% a year through to 2029 as the size of Zespri’s annual harvest continues to expand. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, says […]
Marsden Maritime Holdings (NZX:MMH) releases Scheme Booklet to shareholders, Takeovers Panel issues letter of intent, special meeting of MMH shareholders scheduled for 29 May 2025
01 May 2025 15:29
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) advises that MMH has today issued a Scheme Booklet and notice of meeting of shareholders to vote on the proposed acquisition of all shares in MMH (other than those held by Northland Regional Council (NRC)), by a consortium comprising Port of Tauranga, NRC and Tupu Tonu (Ngāpuhi Investment Fund), by […]
Proposal to acquire Marsden Maritime Holdings passes Council vote
22 Apr 2025 15:25
Port of Tauranga’s consortium partner Northland Regional Council today voted to progress the proposed takeover of Marsden Maritime Holdings (NZX:MMH). Together with Tupu Tonu (Ngāpuhi Investment Fund), the consortium partners have offered to buy out minority shareholders in MMH via a scheme of arrangement and merge the company with Northport Limited. Following public consultation, councillors […]
Port of Tauranga lodges fast-track application for Stella Passage development
15 Apr 2025 15:33
Port of Tauranga today announced it has lodged an application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for its proposed development of Stella Passage. The project involves extending the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres (in two stages) and the Mount Maunganui wharves by 315 metres, by converting existing cargo storage land within the port’s […]
Port of Tauranga returns strong first half performance and lifts profit guidance
28 Feb 2025 08:36
Port of Tauranga Limited delivered a strong performance for the six months ended 31 December 2024, with Group Net Profit After Tax of $60.2 million – a 27.4% increase on the same period last year. Earnings and trade volumes recovered well after a particularly challenging start to the previous 2024 financial year. Total trade volumes […]
Consortium proposal to buy out Marsden Maritime Holdings
25 Feb 2025 08:40
Please find attached a joint announcement from Northland Regional Council, Port of Tauranga Ltd and Tupu Tonu regarding a conditional agreement to buy out minority shareholders in Marsden Maritime Holdings. Port of Tauranga has entered into a Capital Contribution Agreement amongst the consortium partners to contribute $39.689 million (excluding transaction costs and wash-up adjustments), should […]
Port Tours donation to Waipuna Hospice
20 Feb 2025 14:50
The recent Port Tours held in January were once again well supported by the community. We held 18 tours and over 734 people took the opportunity to take a tour inside the gates of the Port. A big part of the tours is raising money for Waipuna Hopsice and we have proudly donated $3,670.00. Thank […]
Second interim decision of the Environment Court
16 Dec 2024 16:53
Port of Tauranga Limited has received a second interim decision of the Environment Court confirming that resource consent will be granted for stage one of its planned Sulphur Point berth extension. The decision requires some specific amendments to the conditions proposed by Port of Tauranga. Today’s decision comes after a three-week Court hearing in March […]
Port tours sold out
11 Dec 2024 09:49
Port of Tauranga’s popular summer holiday port tours help us raise funds for one of our favourite charities, with all ticket proceeds going to Waipuna Hospice. Port tours are the only way members of the public can see beyond the security gate, as the whole port site is a Customs-controlled area. Join our expert guide […]
Christmas and New Year Arrangements
28 Nov 2024 07:00
Tauranga Container Terminal & MetroPort Auckland The following arrangements are in place for the 2024 Christmas period: Christmas-New-Year-Arrangements-2024-2025-MetroPort-TCT (1) Marine Services The port will remain open 24 hours per day during this period and will provide piloting, tugs and linesmen for vessel movements as required. We would appreciate some flexibility in planning for the […]
Northern Waterfront Reserve opens for summer
11 Nov 2024 16:30
Port of Tauranga Ltd is proud to be the main sponsor of new sea pods attracting marine life to the coastline of Tauranga’s central business district. Read more in the Tauranga City Council media release about the opening of the Northern Waterfront Reserve: Tauranga Moana has a vibrant new green space for the community to […]
Port of Tauranga reports increase in cargo volumes in first quarter
25 Oct 2024 13:03
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported increased cargo volumes in the first quarter of the 2025 financial year. In the three months to 30 September, total trade increased 7.6% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 6.2 million tonnes. Container volumes increased 17.0% to 292,860 TEUs[1]. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, […]
Port of Tauranga releases first Climate-related Disclosures report
17 Oct 2024 11:02
Port of Tauranga today published its first report under the new Climate-related Disclosures regime. The statement describes Port of Tauranga’s governance, risk management processes, climate-related risks and opportunities, as well as its greenhouse gas emissions. About 170 of New Zealand’s biggest companies are required to produce this annual climate statement. The goal of mandatory climate-related […]
Port of Tauranga appoints Future Director Scott Campbell to Board
03 Sep 2024 08:27
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX: POT) today announced the appointment of Scott Campbell to its Board as part of the Institute of Directors’ Future \Directors programme. Scott (Te Arawa, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Pūkenga) is currently the Managing Director of Strategicly Consulting (formerly Campbell Squared), advising iwi, government agencies and corporates on strategy, reputation and […]
Port of Tauranga shows resilience amid economic and supply chain challenges
23 Aug 2024 08:36
Financial results for the year ended 30 June 2024 Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported improved cargo volumes in the second half of the financial year, as New Zealand’s largest port again proved its resilience in the face of economic headwinds. Amid significant domestic and international supply chain challenges, total cargo volumes for the […]
Tax changes to affect Port of Tauranga profit
04 Jul 2024 11:00
Port of Tauranga Limited (NXZ: POT) today announced that changes to tax legislation will result in an $12.9 million impact to the Group Net Profit After Tax for the year ending 30 June 2024. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, said the law change for depreciation on commercial buildings would result in the company […]
Port of Tauranga announces new Director Sir Robert McLeod and retirement of Alastair Lawrence
31 May 2024 11:17
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX: POT) today announced that former Director Sir Robert McLeod KNZM will re-join the Board of Directors following the retirement of Alastair Lawrence. Sir Rob was formerly a member of the Board in his capacity as Chair of Quayside Holdings, the investment arm of Bay of Plenty Regional Council and majority […]
Port of Tauranga reports $47.2 million profit amid challenging trading conditions
23 Feb 2024 08:49
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX: POT) today reported a $47.2 million profit for the six months ended December 2023. Earnings were impacted by lower overall trade volumes, especially in imported and transhipped containers, and higher operating costs, including rail charges. Total trade volumes reduced 8.5% compared with the first half of the 2023 financial year, […]
Interim decision by the Environment Court
14 Dec 2023 08:15
Port of Tauranga Limited has received an interim decision of the Environment Court provisionally granting resource consent for Stage 1 of its planned Sulphur Point wharf extension, subject to further matters being addressed to the satisfaction of the Court. Stage 1 involves constructing 285 metres of additional berth to the south of the Port’s existing […]
Port of Tauranga/MetroPort Christmas and New Year Arrangements
10 Dec 2023 13:18
Check the link below for arrangements for Port of Tauranga/MetroPort over the Christmas and New Year period: Port of Tauranga/MetroPort
Port of Tauranga sponsors “living seawall” on city waterfront
01 Dec 2023 12:31
Port of Tauranga is proud to be funding an innovative new feature on Tauranga city centre’s waterfront – a “living seawall” to attract marine life. This project will foster a healthy marine environment and enhance coastal protection, and will be a significant contribution to our city’s wellbeing. Here is Tauranga City Council’s media release on […]
Port of Tauranga reports lower cargo volumes in first quarter
27 Oct 2023 13:17
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported a drop in cargo volumes in the first quarter of the 2024 financial year. In the three months to 30 September, total trade was down 9.0% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 5.8 million tonnes. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson, told the […]
New Director for Port of Tauranga Limited
17 Oct 2023 14:06
Port of Tauranga Limited Chair, Julia Hoare, is pleased to announce the appointment of Fraser Whineray to the Board. Fraser will replace Quayside Holdings’ appointee Sir Rob McLeod KNZM. Fraser joined the Quayside Board on 1 October 2023. Ms Hoare said Fraser’s strong executive experience, including most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Fonterra and […]
IT outage this Sunday
08 Sep 2023 14:04
Many of the live features on our website, including shipping schedules and harbour conditions, will be offline this Sunday morning. We will be testing our disaster recovery readiness between 6am and 2pm on Sunday 10 September. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we ensure our systems are resilient.
Port of Tauranga improves financial performance as cargo volumes slow
24 Aug 2023 07:45
Financial results for the year ended 30 June 2023 Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT), New Zealand’s largest port, today reported a sound full year result, despite cargo volumes decreasing in the second half of the year. The company reported Group Net Profit After Tax of $117.1 million, a 5.2% increase on the previous year. Total […]
First goods trains welcomed as Ruakura Inland Port set to transform freight moves across Upper North Island
03 Aug 2023 15:07
Joint media release between Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga Limited Ruakura Inland Port – a newly minted, 9ha customs-controlled cargo facility on Hamilton’s eastern boundary – today welcomed its first two goods trains, one each from Tauranga and Auckland. The new $60m facility has been more than 15 years in development by Tainui […]
Kalmar and Port of Tauranga continue two decades of collaboration with new hybrid straddle carrier order
08 Jun 2023 16:54
CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 6 JUNE 2023 AT 10.15 AM (EEST) Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has secured a large order from long-term customer the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand for four Kalmar hybrid straddle carriers. The order was booked in Cargotec’s Q2 2023 order intake, with delivery scheduled for Q4 of 2023. The Port of […]
New forum addresses urgent infrastructure deficit in Western Bay of Plenty
20 Apr 2023 12:00
A forum designed to tackle the significant infrastructure deficit faced by the Western Bay of Plenty was launched in Tauranga today. The launch of the Western Bay of Plenty Infrastructure Forum was attended by Minister of Finance, Hon Grant Robertson, and other invited guests who discussed the challenges facing the region and the urgent need […]
Port of Tauranga Reports Strong Mid-Year Results
24 Feb 2023 08:31
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported strong financial results for the first six months of the 2023 financial year, despite decreases in some cargo volumes. Group Net Profit for the six months to December 2022 was $62.7 million, an increase of 11.3% from the same period last year. Total cargo volumes decreased 2.5% to […]
Kotahi committed to South Canterbury export trade
09 Feb 2023 09:35
Kotahi, New Zealand’s largest containerised freight manager, has committed to a further export cargo volume agreement with Timaru Container Terminal (TCTL) to 2030, to deliver confidence in stable ocean freight services for South Canterbury exporters. Kotahi Chief Executive, David Ross, said Kotahi’s significant base load export cargo volume, of up to 30,000 TEU annually, will […]
What’s happening at your port?
03 Nov 2022 12:17
What’s happening at your port? New surf life saving rescue centre opens The Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre has been officially opened by the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, and Economic and Regional Development Minister, Stuart Nash. The new centre in Mount Maunganui serves as a hub for surf life saving operations in the eastern region […]
Port of Tauranga Shares First Quarter Update at Annual Meeting
28 Oct 2022 13:02
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported steady container volumes for the first quarter of the 2023 financial year. Total trade was down 7% compared with the previous year, to 6.4 million tonnes, reflecting a weaker log export market and a challenging end to the kiwifruit season. Container volumes increased 1.8% compared with […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Impending Retirement of Director Kimmit Ellis
05 Sep 2022 14:14
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today announced the impending retirement of Mr Kimmitt Ellis, a non-executive Director. Mr Ellis has advised he will not seek re-election at the 2022 Annual Meeting to be held on 28 October. Mr Ellis has been a Director of the Company since 2013 and is currently Chair of the Remuneration […]
Port of Tauranga announces annual results as congestion lingers
26 Aug 2022 09:09
Financial results for the year to 30 June 2022 Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported Group Net Profit After Tax of $111.3 million on 25.6 million tonnes of trade amid ongoing supply chain disruption. The increase in revenue reflected the strong diversity of cargoes, resilient operational performance and ongoing storage revenues due […]
Port of Tauranga Limited Announces Board Appointment
29 Jul 2022 11:42
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today appointed departing Swire Shipping/China Navigation Company Country Manager, Brodie Stevens, to the Board of Directors. Port of Tauranga Chair, David Pilkington, said Brodie’s extensive shipping and logistics sector experience would be invaluable to the Board. Brodie trained as a lawyer and then joined Freightways Group as a management trainee […]
Port of Tauranga announces naming rights sponsorship of new Rescue Centre
26 May 2022 13:48
Port of Tauranga today announced it is the new naming rights sponsor of the Port of Tauranga Rescue Centre which will serve as a hub for surf lifesaving operations in the eastern region. The new centre is close to completion at Golf Road, Mount Maunganui and has the capability to act as a rescue coordination […]
Port of Tauranga improves performance as Covid disruption continues
25 Feb 2022 09:12
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported an increase in profits for the first six months of the 2022 financial year as it deals with ongoing cargo volume volatility. Group Net Profit After Tax for the six months to December 2021 was $56.3 million, a 15.6%[1] increase on the same period the previous year, as cargo […]
Port of Tauranga Chair to retire from board
24 Feb 2022 11:38
Port of Tauranga Chair, David Pilkington, announced today that he is retiring as Chair later this year after nine years in the role and nearly 17 years on the Board. “I am incredibly proud of the legacy we have built over that time,” he said. “I have been fortunate to work with a highly skilled […]
Port of Tauranga Limited announces board appointment
17 Dec 2021 10:29
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today appointed former Freightways Managing Director, Dean Bracewell, to the Board of Directors. Port of Tauranga Chair, David Pilkington, said Dean’s deep transport and logistics experience would be extremely valuable to the Board. Dean is also a Director of Air New Zealand Limited, Property for Industry Limited, the Halberg Trust […]
Port of Tauranga to issue $100 million of wholesale bonds
19 Nov 2021 09:07
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today announced that, following an institutional bookbuild for its offer of Seven Year Fixed Rate Notes, $100 million of bonds have been allocated to participants (or their clients). The transaction was arranged by BNZ. The interest rate for the Fixed Rate Notes has been set at 3.552% per annum. This […]
Port of Tauranga sees strong growth in first quarter despite Covid disruption
29 Oct 2021 14:28
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported a 6.9% increase in total trade to 6.8 million tonnes in the first quarter of the 2022 financial year. Exports increased 5.3% to 4.3 million tonnes and imports increased 9.8% to 2.5 million tonnes. Container volumes increased 8.1% to 310,997 TEUs[1]. Log export volumes increased 2.4% […]
Port of Tauranga advises move to virtual Annual Meeting
13 Oct 2021 13:39
Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid-19 pandemic and the potential for Government mandated restrictions on gatherings at the time of the Annual Meeting, the 2021 Annual Meeting of Port of Tauranga Limited will now be held only virtually. Shareholders can attend online and will be able to view a live webcast of the […]
Port of Tauranga result boosted by increased trade volumes and strong Subsidiary and Associate earnings
27 Aug 2021 08:41
Financial results for the year to 30 June 2021 Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported Group Net Profit After Tax of $102.4 million, a 15.4% increase, on 25.7 million tonnes of trade. A 14.3% increase in log exports and a 46.0% increase in Subsidiary and Associate Company earnings were balanced by increased […]
Rio de la Plata Update: Tuesday 10 August
10 Aug 2021 11:14
We have not received any official information from the Ministry of Health but have been advised informally that 109 negative tests have been received so far in this round of urgent testing. Almost all of our own frontline staff are vaccinated, but there are dozens of companies that work on the port. Vaccinations have been […]
Port of Tauranga reports improved profits despite widespread disruption to cargo volumes and operations
26 Feb 2021 08:34
Port seeks consent for an additional berth to help alleviate Upper North Island supply chain congestion Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port and international freight gateway, today reported increased profitability for the first six months of the 2021 financial year, despite volatile cargo volumes and congestion issues being experienced at Ports of Auckland. Group Net […]
First Quarter Cargo Volumes Impacted by Covid-19
30 Oct 2020 14:16
Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s international hub port, today reported flat earnings in the first quarter of the financial year, as Covid-19 continues to have an impact on supply chain efficiency and the global economy. From 1 July 2020 to 30 September 2020, Port of Tauranga handled nearly 6.4 million tonnes of cargo, a 5% […]
Port of Tauranga to issue $100 million of wholesale bonds
23 Sep 2020 15:49
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today announced that, following an institutional bookbuild for its offer of Five Year Fixed Rate Notes, $100 million of bonds have been allocated to participants (or their clients). The transaction was arranged by BNZ. The interest rate for the Fixed Rate Notes has been set at 1.02% per annum. This […]
Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Announces Retirement
07 Sep 2020 11:18
Port of Tauranga’s Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, has today given notice that he will retire in June 2021 after more than 15 years at the helm of New Zealand’s largest and most efficient port. Mr Cairns says the time feels right to hand over to the next generation to continue Port of Tauranga’s success into […]
Port of Tauranga Offers Safe Harbour in a Global Covid-19 Storm
28 Aug 2020 08:40
Financial results for the year to 30 June 2020 Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest port, today reported Group Net Profit After Tax of $90.0 million on 24.8 million tonnes of trade. Despite the ongoing disruption caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic, container volumes increased 1.5% to 1,251,741 TEUs[1] for the year ended 30 June 2020. […]
Revised Rules for Port Workers’ COVID-19 Testing
18 Aug 2020 11:07
The Government has revised its health order regarding compulsory testing of port workers. Testing is now only compulsory for “higher risk” workers, and must be done by midnight on Thursday, August 20. Higher risk workers are: Pilots and stevedores carrying out work on or around ships Anyone who has boarded a ship at Port of Tauranga or Ports […]
Update on COVID-19 Testing at Port of Tauranga
16 Aug 2020 14:59
By Government order, all workers who have visited Port of Tauranga or Ports of Auckland since 11.59pm on 21 July must be screened for Covid-19. At Tauranga, this affects up to 6,000 individuals. We have set up a facility on site for the DHB to use as a testing station. Their resources are limited so testing will […]
COVID-19 Testing at Port of Tauranga
15 Aug 2020 12:12
With confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Tokoroa, the port and maritime community is being targeted for testing to rule it out as a source of the virus. Everyone who has been at the Port of Tauranga since 11.59 pm, Tuesday, 21 July 2020 is now required by law to get a test for COVID-19. This includes everyone […]
Disabled log carrier to be towed into Port of Tauranga for repairs
14 Jul 2020 10:33
Port of Tauranga’s marine teams will help tow the log carrier Funing into port today for further inspections and repairs.
Final Update on Log Carrier Incident at Port of Tauranga
06 Jul 2020 11:47
The log carrier that lost power at the entrance to Port of Tauranga this morning is now safely anchored in deep water outside Tauranga Harbour. Port of Tauranga is now open for shipping. The Funing’s propeller and rudder will be inspected by divers as the vessel is believed to have made contact with a marker buoy at the […]
Update on Log Carrier Incident at Port of Tauranga
06 Jul 2020 10:29
A log carrier that lost power at the entrance to Port of Tauranga this morning is being moved to deeper water in the shipping channel away from land. The Funing drifted to the edge of the channel at the base of Mauao after its engines failed about 12.30 am this morning. The vessel is believed to have […]
Log Carrier Incident at Port of Tauranga
06 Jul 2020 07:38
A departing log ship has lost engine power at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour early this morning (Monday 6 July). The Funing is currently anchored near the base of Mauao with two Port of Tauranga tug boats in attendance. The ship has approximately 20 people on board including a Port of Tauranga pilot. The incident occurred about […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Change to Senior Management Team
26 Jun 2020 08:36
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced that Rochelle Lockley will join its Senior Management Team as Communications Manager. Rochelle is a former journalist and has held senior communications roles in tourism and in telecommunications companies in New Zealand, the United States and the United Kingdom. She established a communications consultancy in 2005, and has worked […]
Port of Tauranga Announces New Corporate Services Manager
04 Jun 2020 12:19
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced Melanie Dyer as its new Corporate Services Manager. Melanie replaces the recently retired Sara Lunam and she will join Port of Tauranga later this year. Melanie is currently the General Manager People and Culture for Tauranga-based Trustpower Limited. Prior to joining Trustpower in 2014, Melanie spent 11 years at Hydro […]
Port of Tauranga Makes Donation as Foodbank Demand Soars
29 Apr 2020 14:54
Port of Tauranga is making a $25,000 donation to the Tauranga Community Foodbank in response to the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the lives of Bay of Plenty residents. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said the contribution was suggested by staff, who had continued to work through the lockdown handling essential cargoes. “At […]
Covid-19 Alert Level 3 at Port of Tauranga
28 Apr 2020 11:03
Port of Tauranga has implemented extensive measures to keep safe our people, trade and the community during the Covid-19 pandemic. At Alert Level 3, all port users are still required to use enhanced safety and hygiene practices. Basic Hygiene The risk of Covid-19 has diminished, but it has not gone away, so it is still […]
New Crane Moved Into Position at Port of Tauranga
16 Apr 2020 11:15
Port of Tauranga’s newest and largest container crane has been moved into position. The Port’s ninth ship-to-shore gantry crane arrived in parts from Ireland in mid-February on a special purpose delivery ship. It was assembled on site and moved several hundred metres onto the berth in a 48 hour operation successfully completed this morning. Further testing will be undertaken now that the […]
Port of Tauranga Handles Record Container Exchange to Deliver Essential Cargo
03 Apr 2020 12:07
Port of Tauranga yesterday completed the largest ever cargo exchange at its Tauranga Container Terminal to ensure vital supplies are delivered to those who need them. The Sally Maersk container ship exchanged 9,367 TEUs (twenty foot equivalent units) over two and a half days before departing Tauranga for Kaohsiung (Taiwan) Thursday afternoon. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, […]
Port of Tauranga Withdraws Full Year Earnings Guidance due to Covid-19 Pandemic
26 Mar 2020 16:43
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX.POT) today withdrew its earnings guidance for the year to 30 June 2020 due to the impact of Government measures against the Covid-19 pandemic. Port of Tauranga is classified as an essential service and continues to operate under the Covid-19 Level 4 restrictions imposed by the Government on Wednesday, 25 March […]
Port of Tauranga and Kotahi Extend Strategic Alliance
26 Mar 2020 16:04
New Zealand’s largest containerised freight exporter, Kotahi and New Zealand’s international cargo gateway Port of Tauranga today announced an extension to their long-term volume commitment agreement. The renewed agreement extends Kotahi’s commitment to Port of Tauranga for an additional seven years, through to mid-2031. Kotahi manages freight on behalf of more than 40 of New […]
Port of Tauranga Prioritises Essential Imports During Covid-19 Lockdown
26 Mar 2020 14:36
Port of Tauranga today announced new measures to prioritise urgent imported cargo during the national lockdown. The measures allow importers to identify imported cargo required for essential services before it arrives in New Zealand so that it can be handled and transported first. The dwell charges deadline for priority cargo has been extended to provide […]
Our response to COVID-19 and what we are doing to keep the supply chain moving
19 Mar 2020 16:36
The Port of Tauranga provides an essential service. Whatever happens over the next few months, we have a duty to ensure that imports and exports can keep moving. For this reason we have implemented extensive measures to protect ourselves, trade and the community. As a valued partner of Port of Tauranga we want to advise […]
Cruise ship to make extended stay in Tauranga
10 Mar 2020 09:14
Regular cruise ship visitor Noordam will be making an extended stay in Tauranga later this week for an unprecedented visit. It is extremely rare for a cruise ship to spend more than one night at Port of Tauranga – but there will be no passengers on board on this occasion. The 286 metre Noordam and its crew will spend five nights in port following schedule […]
Container Volumes Continue to Grow at New Zealand’s International Hub Port
28 Feb 2020 08:32
Profits hold steady and cargo growth still expected long-term Port of Tauranga today announced stable profitability for the first six months of the 2020 financial year, despite total cargo volumes dipping 4.2% to just under 13.3 million tonnes. Group Net Profit After Tax was $48.3 million, which was 1.4% lower than the same period the […]
Port of Tauranga Announces New Commercial Manager
28 Feb 2020 07:13
Port of Tauranga today announced Blair Hamill as its new Commercial Manager, effective 1 July 2020. Blair replaces Leonard Sampson, who was appointed to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer in September 2019. Blair is currently the Chief Global Supply Officer for Zespri International. Blair has worked for the world’s largest marketer of kiwifruit […]
Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga team up to deliver Ruakura Inland Port
27 Feb 2020 15:02
Tainui Group Holdings and Port of Tauranga today announced they plan to develop a 50:50 joint venture to bring the Ruakura Inland Port at Hamilton to fruition within two years. The new joint venture will take an initial 50-year ground lease to establish the inland port, and plans to start port operations at Ruakura following […]
Port of Tauranga Announces New Chief Financial Officer
13 Feb 2020 14:14
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced Simon Kebbell as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 July 2020. Simon succeeds Steve Gray, who retires at the end of June after 12 years as CFO and 32 years with the Company. Simon is currently Port of Tauranga’s Finance and IT Manager, and Company Secretary. He joined […]
Corporate Services Manager Sara Lunam to retire
20 Dec 2019 10:20
Port of Tauranga Limited today announced that Corporate Services Manager, Sara Lunam, will retire from the Company in March 2020. Sara has been with the Company for almost ten years. Port of Tauranga Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, says Sara helped drive the Company to its industry-leading position in safety performance. She has worked with regulators […]
Port of Tauranga Welcomes Next Stage of Port Discussions
12 Dec 2019 16:16
Port of Tauranga is looking forward to participating in discussions on the future of the Upper North Island Supply supply chain. Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, said today that he hoped Port of Tauranga’s expertise in operating New Zealand’s largest and most efficient port would be helpful to the decision-making process. “A two port solution is […]
Port of Tauranga Chair David Pilkington Wins Prestigious Business Award
06 Dec 2019 07:37
Port of Tauranga Limited’s David Pilkington has been named Chairperson of the Year in the Deloitte Top 200 Business Awards. David joined the Port of Tauranga Board in July 2005 and has been Chair since 2013. Since then, Port of Tauranga has successfully completed its strategy to become “big ship capable” and is now by […]
Ngā Mātarae Scholarships 2020
08 Nov 2019 14:37
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 intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the […]
Port of Tauranga welcomes Upper North Island Supply Chain Study’s second report
03 Oct 2019 13:55
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 about economic land use in Auckland. Mr Cairns agreed with the working group’s observation that […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Changes to Senior Management Team
19 Sep 2019 09:04
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 Chief Executive, Mark Cairns, says Steve has been instrumental in the Company’s success and he […]
Standard & Poor’s Upgrades Port of Tauranga Limited’s Credit Rating to “A-/A-2” on Consolidation of Strategic Position; Outlook Stable
28 Aug 2019 09:54
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 rating reflects POT has consolidated its competitive position within New Zealand on the back of […]
Growth in Cargo Volumes Contributes to Increased Profit for Port of Tauranga Limited
28 Aug 2019 08:33
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 New Zealand’s international hub port, with transhipment increasing 11.2%. The Port handled more than 26.9 […]
Port of Tauranga and Port Ruakura LP announce rail service partnership for Ruakura
15 Aug 2019 10:40
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. The agreement allows Port of Tauranga’s cargo trains running between MetroPort Auckland and Tauranga to service Ruakura Inland Port, giving Waikato-based importers and exporters direct access to fast international […]
Port of Tauranga CEO Mark Cairns wins Leadership Award
23 May 2019 08:28
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 the financial and capital markets sector (https://www.infinz.com/Site/INFINZAwards/). The expert judging panel noted Port of Tauranga’s […]
Upper North Island Supply Chain Strategy
29 Apr 2019 12:11
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 report raised a number of themes and issues in the port industry and New Zealand freight […]
Port of Tauranga Posts Strong First Half Performance
18 Feb 2019 08:48
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2018 Port of Tauranga (NZX.POT), New Zealand’s largest port, today reported a strong start to the 2019 financial year, with increased cargo volumes contributing to a 4.0% increase in Group Net Profit After Tax to $49.0 million. Highlights Total trade increased 8.8% to nearly 13.6 million […]
Oji Fibre Solutions & Port of Tauranga Renew Long Term Operating Agreement
19 Dec 2018 10:01
Oji Fibre Solutions and Port of Tauranga have today confirmed their long term relationship has been extended with the renewal of their Operating Agreement for a further 10 years. Oji Fibre Solutions is New Zealand’s major manufacturer of market kraft pulps, container board and packaging products. The company has committed to consolidating the majority of […]
Ngā Mātarae Scholarship 2019
21 Nov 2018 13:13
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 intending to undertake study in a discipline that will benefit the wellbeing of the […]
New Zealand’s International Hub Port Sees Strong Cargo Growth in First Quarter of Financial Year
17 Oct 2018 15:26
Port of Tauranga today reported first quarter trade volumes grew 8.3% on the same period last year. From 1 July 2018 to 30 September 2018, the Port handled more than 6.6 million tonnes of cargo. The increase was driven by log exports, which were 14.7% higher compared with the previous corresponding period, and transhipped containers, […]
Cargo Growth Produces Record Year for Port of Tauranga
24 Aug 2018 08:32
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 JUNE 2018 Port of Tauranga’s hub port strategy is gaining momentum, with growing cargo volumes and increased transhipment driving record results in the year to 30 June 2018. New Zealand’s largest, fastest growing and most productive port saw container volumes increase 8.9% to nearly 1.2 million TEUs[1], while […]
Tauranga Container Terminal Reopens After Fire
10 Aug 2018 16:13
Port of Tauranga’s container terminal at Sulphur Point has reopened following a large fire in a workshop and adjacent offices. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews were called to the port late this morning after the fire broke out. Crews quickly contained the fire to the two buildings. The terminal was temporarily closed to traffic […]
Port of Tauranga Announces Change to the Board of Directors
07 Mar 2018 11:00
The Chair of Port of Tauranga Limited, David Pilkington, today announced the appointment of a new Director, Alison Andrew, effective 1 April 2018. Alison is currently Chief Executive of Transpower, having joined in 2014. She has held a number of senior executive roles across various industry sectors, most recently as Global Head of Chemicals for […]
Port of Tauranga Hub Port Role Intensifies
23 Feb 2018 08:37
FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS TO 31 DECEMBER 2017 Port of Tauranga continues to grow as an international hub port, resulting in increased trade volumes and profits for the first half of the 2018 financial year. Highlights Revenue for the six months to 31 December 2017 increased 12.8% to $141.4 million and net profit […]
