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Mount Maunganui tragedy
All of us at Port of Tauranga are still reeling from the horrific events in Welcome Bay and Mount Maunganui one week ago. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families, and our deep respect for the emergency services and recovery teams involved in the ongoing response. We are grateful to the leaders of […]
Port of Tauranga orders new hybrid tug
Port of Tauranga (POT:NZX) has signed an agreement with UZMAR Shipyards in Türkiye to build a hybrid tug boat. The 32-metre hybrid advanced rotortug will be the first for New Zealand’s largest and busiest port, which has more than 1,400 ship visits per year and is the only port able to handle the largest vessels […]
Bookings for Port of Tauranga Tours – January 2026 NOW OPEN
Bookings for our popular Port Tours for January 2026 are now open! We are running two tours 1.00pm and 3.00pm from Monday 19 January to Friday 30 January 2026 (excluding Monday 26 January 2026) Click here to reserve your seats and enjoy the experience of going behind the scenes of the Port. Keep an eye […]
Stella Passage project referred to fast-track consenting process by Minister for Infrastructure
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today advised that the Minister for Infrastructure has accepted its request to refer the Stella Passage development resource consent application to the fast-track consenting process. The application is the same as the one lodged with the Environmental Protection Authority in April this year as a “listed project” under schedule 2 […]
Christmas and New Year Arrangements
Tauranga Container Terminal & MetroPort Auckland The following arrangements are in place for the 2025 Christmas period: Christmas-New-Year-Arrangements-2025-2026-MetroPort-TCT 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 arrival […]
Port of Tauranga reports strong start to financial year with increased cargo volumes in first quarter
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today reported strong first quarter results, with cargo volumes increasing in the first three months of the 2026 financial year. In the three months to 30 September, total trade increased 5.9% in volume compared to the same period last year, to 6.6 million tonnes. Container volumes increased 9% to 319,649 […]
