All “Ports” topics

The two years of global pandemic have been tumultuous for Port of Auckland. As the centre of New Zealand’s COVID-19 outbreaks it felt the effects of the pandemic more sharply than other NZ ports. COVID-19 continues to have a significant impact on its performance and throughput, but there is hope that the port is entering “what is hopefully a better era”.

CentrePort’s central location and natural sheltered deep-water harbour help make it the port of choice for Central New Zealand as a vital logistics supply chain asset for regional businesses and communities.

In August last year, Mick Payze and Mark Oxley, together with Richard Reinen-Hamill and Greg McKeown presented to CILT Northern Section on ‘Auckland Port – Move it or Not?’ and concluded that the port should move to a greenfield site on the Manukau. Now 12 months (plus) on, Mick and Mark, this time joined by Sian John, an environmental scientist, have presented a follow-up.

In June, the Office of the Auditor-General published a report on the main findings and reflections from our 2019/20 audits of port companies. This is their first formal report about port companies.

A diverse portfolio of trades consisting of bulk imports/exports such as fertiliser, stock feeds, fuel, logs, and cement – that accounts for 1.64 million tonnes (90 per cent) of cargo – supports PrimePort’s resilience.

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Robynn Hyde looks into what makes Eastland Port a major contributor to the nation’s exports, the growth of its wharf, and its first major development in over a century.

Soon to be retiring Port of Tauranga Chief Executive Mark Cairns looks back on changes and progress made in 15 years at the helm of Port of Tauranga.

As a result of the global pandemic hundreds of shipping containers are trapped within New Zealand, presenting a unique challenge to shipping companies and ports alike.

  Port Otago is located on the Otago Harbour of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the South Island’s primary export port and operates two wharf systems – Port Chalmers and Dunedin – within Otago Harbour. Port Otago benefits from a deep natural harbour, its strategic location for vessel rotation to and from […]

It took great energy and dedication to build a port on the central North Island’s unforgiving west coast.

Nelson haven has undergone remarkable change over the last 200 years. From its beginnings as a Maori trading hub based on the local snapper spawning grounds, to the full-scale international port that exists today, the Haven has always played an essential role in the local community.

New Zealand is a maritime nation, and its economy and wellbeing is dependent on its ports for the efficient handling and distribution of import and export cargo. In this, the first of a series of articles on our nation’s air and sea ports, we look at Napier Port on the North Island’s east coast.

Looking to redefine the way our wines journey from grape to glass, QuayConnect’s model provides the ability for authentic NZ-bottled wine to reach international markets. Just three years later QuayConnect is an award-winning vertically-integrated consortium at the heart of New Zealand’s wine industry.

In this opinion piece, Tauranga lawyer, Robert Keam summarises why Ports of Auckland need not and should not move from its present site.