Data key to enhancing water quality
Increased testing and a detailed study are helping Port Taranaki get a clearer picture of the quality of water in the harbour.
New navigation lighting to help vessels arrive in port safely
An upgrade of the navigation system that helps guide vessels into the Port Taranaki harbour will improve safety for commercial vessels and recreational users.
New log yard eases storage demand surge
An industry-wide forum to understand how Port Taranaki can better help the export log sector has had immediate results, with a new log yard developed that will keep the supply…
A Day in the Life – Willie Southorn
If anything’s likely to make you reconsider your career choice, then clambering up an external ladder to repair a light fitting at the top of a soaring 35m light tower…
Portal - November 2025
Our November 2025 Portal includes articles about a new 'surge' log yard helping to keep the supply chain moving during busy periods, increased stormwater testing and a detailed study to…
Summer sun, fun and harbour safety
With longer and warmer days approaching, Port Taranaki is reminding the community to ‘stay safe on the water this summer’.
Port Taranaki response to Government energy announcement
Port Taranaki has welcomed the Government announcement today to launch a formal procurement process for an LNG import facility in New Zealand.
Port Taranaki Annual Report 2025
Click here to read the Port Taranaki Annual Report 2025.
Port Taranaki announces 2024-25 financial result
Port Taranaki has announced its result for the full financial year 2024-25. For the year ended 30 June 2025, Port Taranaki recorded net profit after tax (NPAT) of $9.
Port tsunami gauge enhances national monitoring network
The stainless steel pole that houses the tsunami monitoring equipment is lifted and placed in the water and secured to Blyde Wharf.
New app puts focus on fatigue
Port Taranaki is taking a scientific approach to one of the key concerns of all ports – fatigue.
John swaps hi-vis for grandkids
It’s now grandchildren, chores and travel rather than work colleagues, wharves and projects for John Maxwell.
Portal - July 2025
Our July 2025 Portal includes articles about a new app we've introduced that takes a scientific approach to managing fatigue, our support of the Government's $200 million investment in new…
Taranaki impacted by national reduction in cruise visits
The Coral Princess will visit Taranaki on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
Foodbank support continues past five years
Through COVID-19 and the rise in the cost of living, Port Taranaki has been helping families in need by providing meat packs to New Plymouth Community Foodbank.