Veteran tug Kupe sets sail for the islands
Port Taranaki’s oldest tug, Kupe, is headed for a new life in the sun.
Hospice the champ of port golf tournament
While their name won’t be on the trophy, Hospice Taranaki were the real winners of Port Taranaki’s recent Harry Blyde golf tournament.
Port Taranaki provides berth for towed vessel
A vessel that suffered a mechanical fault while at sea, has arrived at Port Taranaki under tow and will remain in port while repairs are carried out.
Port Taranaki welcomes return of cruise industry
Port Taranaki and Venture Taranaki are looking forward to welcoming international tourists back to the region’s shores with confirmation that the maritime border will open to the cruise industry at…
Building boom boosts cement trade
Cement is at the foundation of New Zealand’s housing and infrastructure boom, and the two companies supplying much of the country are experiencing a surge in trade, including from their…
Wave tower succumbs to cyclone seas
It is perhaps ironic that the tides, waves and wind that the Port Taranaki wave tower had been put in place to monitor, were the very things that brought about…
Port's 'green arches' removed
Port Taranaki’s ‘green arches’ have come down, rounding out a period of extensive property work that has helped shape the port into a more flexible and adaptable facility for customers.
A day in the life - Jeremy Vickers
Jeremy Vickers has gone from a 'teenage boy thinking tugs are pretty cool", to now being in charge of the entire Port Taranaki fleet.
Popular triathlon event here to stay
Tri Taranaki Festival event director Shanelle Barrett is singing the praises of Taranaki and says the great local support, competitive course and happy athletes mean they’re here to stay.
Phase II Tui Decommissioning Commences
Port Taranaki is again playing a key role in support of the decommissioning of the Tui oil field, with phase two of the project now under way.
Port helps Taranaki beef reach US market
Port Taranaki is playing a key role in helping ease the congested international supply chain for three of New Zealand’s major exporters with the arrival of new visitor Cool Expreso…
From marine to motorhome: Grant says goodbye to port
For more than four decades, Grant Squire has played a leading role in keeping Port Taranaki’s fleet of tugs and launches ship-shape and on the water.
A day in the life - Erana Hoskin
Erana Hoskin is attacking her new role at Port Taranaki the same way she’s tackling a life-changing health condition – with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
Waka ama programme helps region’s vulnerable
It’s hoped the contents of a shipping container on Port Taranaki’s waterfront will help change the lives of some of the region’s vulnerable people.
Team effort to launch monitoring buoy
Working on New Zealand’s unforgiving west coast, changing weather and sea conditions can have a big impact on Port Taranaki operations.