General | Port Taranaki

About Us

Port Taranaki is centrally located on the west coast of the North Island and is the only deep water seaport on New Zealand's western seaboard. The port was established in 1875. In 1881 work on a breakwater began to provide safe anchorage from the Tasman Sea. Port Taranaki is now well sheltered by two breakwaters which extend from either end of a...
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Taranaki

View Larger Map Taranaki, a region of 115,000 residents, is located on the western...
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In the Community

Port Taranaki in the Community Pays annual dividends to the sole shareholder, Taranaki Regional Council. The dividend is used to offset Taranaki Regional Council rates for the benefit of the people of the region. Provides discounted lease rentals to community organisations and peppercorn lease rentals to New Plymouth District Council...
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News

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Parking arrangements at the Lee Breakwater

Parking at Port Taranaki's Recreational Areas Both free and paid car parking is available at Port Taranaki's recreational areas at Ngamotu Beach, along Ocean View Parade and at the Lee Breakwater car park. Free Parking There are 240 free car parks in the recreational areas and additional free parks are made available on the eastern...
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Schedule of Charges and Standard Conditions of Business

Schedule of Charges All rates are subject to the terms of our Standard Conditions of Business. Schedule of Charges 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022 Standard Conditions of Business Please note the Standard Conditions of Business document is effective from 1...
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Annual Reports

Port Taranaki 2021 Annual Report This e-book has been optimised for Google Chrome, Internet Explorer users may experience issues with this format, click here for a printable PDF Feedback on this publication can be...
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Portal Magazine

Portal June 2021 This e-book has been optimised for Google Chrome, Internet Explorer users may experience issues with this format. View the printable PDF version HERE View Past Portal Magazines...
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Current Vacancies

Our vision is to provide a healthy & safe environment where our people are challenged to grow & develop as individuals and succeed as a team. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to diversity in the workplace. It is a requirement of Port Taranaki that all employees are permanent residents of NZ with appropriate working...
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Colins Cat

14th November 2013 COLIN'S STORY MAKES AUSTRALIAN RADIO It is always pleasing to hear Colins story still entertains people even now. Recently we were contacted by 98.5 Sonshine FM in Perth Australia to retell Colins magnificent journey for the radio segment "On this day". Where historical 'on this day' stories are remembered. Arun kindly...
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