All “Ports” topics

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.