Log trains return to Port Taranaki
Log trains will resume between Whanganui and New Plymouth in the New Year, helping reduce road congestion and transport emissions.
Scenic Eclipse II ready to dazzle Taranaki
State-of-the-art cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II is scheduled to arrive in Port Taranaki tomorrow (Friday, 29 November), providing a dazzling start to the region’s six-visit cruise season.
Internship a chance to learn real-world skills
First year University of Canterbury student Marco Kraayenhof is quickly acquainting himself with Port Taranaki and the key role engineering plays across the port’s operations.
A bit of Disney is coming to Taranaki
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and the gang will be sailing into Taranaki this summer.
Project under way to strengthen Main Breakwater wave wall
Port Taranaki is carrying out significant strengthening of the wave wall on the Main Breakwater to further protect vessels and people, and help prepare the port for future trade opportunities.
Study highlights $2 million boost to Taranaki economy from 2023-24 cruise season
Port Taranaki welcomed cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II to the region last Friday, with the vessel providing a spectacular start to the 2024-25 cruise season, during which more than 5,000…
Port urges public to ‘stay safe on the water this summer’
Port Taranaki is praising the actions of harbour users for helping keep themselves and others safe on the water last summer, and is urging the public to keep up the…
Developing our people – Kurt Biesiek
At just 26, operations planner Kurt Biesiek already has an integral role in the day-to-day operations of Port Taranaki, and has a big future ahead of him.
Five cruise ship visits for Taranaki in 2024-25 summer
Taranaki will welcome four cruise ships across five visits during the 2024-25 season, with one vessel, the Silver Nova, stopping here twice.
Developing our people – Hannah Haskell
For 15 years, Hannah Haskell has been steadily working her way up at Port Taranaki, taking career and professional development opportunities along the way.
New thinking bolsters marine pilot team
An innovative approach to marine pilotage recruitment and training has increased the breadth of skills and knowledge in our marine team and set us up for the long term.
Port Taranaki Annual Report 2024
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Reduced energy products trade impacts financial result
Challenging economic and market conditions and production difficulties in the energy sector have combined to impact Port Taranaki’s financial result for the 2023-24 year.
Another Blyde makes waves
* This story was originally published in 2018. * Being at the forefront of change runs in the Blyde family.
Maritime NZ extends port role
A significant change has taken place to the way health and safety is regulated at New Zealand’s 13 commercial ports, including Port Taranaki.