Visitors to Port Taranaki

In keeping with the Maritime Security Act 2004, there is no public access to Port Taranaki

The following are the requirements for the entry of visitors on port business into the Port's Restricted Area (Area bounded by Main Gate, Rail Gate and Blyde Gate East)

• Advise Security of the Visit

  An authorised person must supply the Gate House with names and expected arrival times of visitors, who are on official business in the port. Please include the following information:

  • Name of visitor
  • Company name
  • Purpose and duration of visit
  • Extent of access required

  Information may be sent by email to security@porttaranaki.co.nz Alternately telephone 759 9783 (short dial 783 from a Port Taranaki phone) with the information.

• Give Advance Notice

  Advance notice will help minimise delays.

  Visitors arriving without any prior notice could be subject to delays

• Identify Yourself

  Visitors must present an acceptable form of photo ID such as:

  • A valid passport,
  • A Port Taranaki ID card,
  • A Driver's Licence issued by the LTSA,
  • An ID card issued by the NZ Government,
  • A Seafarer's ID card from a contracting government or flag state,
  • An ID from a recognised company, union or organisation,
  • A military ID card,
  • A credit card with a photo ID,
  • Other forms as authorised by the Chief Executive of Maritime New Zealand

  Cards must show the visitor's photograph, visitor's name, the names of the issuing authority and be tamper-proof.

• Complete The Form

  A visitor card application form should be completed prior to entry.

• Show Your Card

  Visitors must display the visitor card at all times.

• Be Prepared for an Inspection

  As a condition of entry, visitors' vehicles or packages MAY be inspected.

• Go Through the Main Gate

  Visitor entry is ONLY permitted through the Main Gate on Breakwater Road after receiving a visitor card at the Gate House

  Visitors are NOT PERMITTED through Blyde Gate East, even if accompanied by Port Taranaki Staff.

• Return the Card

  Loss or non-return of a visitor access card is subject to a replacement fee of $70.

• Right Of Access Reserved

  Under the Maritime Security Act 2004 and the Port Taranaki Security Plan, Port Taranaki reserves the right to deny access to visitors.