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.
Port Taranaki joins Taranaki Foundation as operational supporter
Port Taranaki has jumped on board as a new Operational Supporter of Taranaki Foundation.
Young sailors and anglers flock to Taranaki
The waters off New Plymouth are the field of dreams for hundreds of school students this month.
A Day in the Life – Dougal Morris
Summer in Baghdad was so hot that when Dougal Morris and his British navy engineering colleagues worked on the military helicopters, they wore gloves to prevent their hands from burning…
Dual benefits to wharf storm water upgrade
Port Taranaki prides itself on being flexible and adaptable to customers’ needs, and the latest infrastructural upgrade on Blyde Wharf achieves that while also helping protect the marine environment.
Portal - April 2025
Our April 2025 Portal includes articles about ongoing storm water work on our key export log wharf, our maintenance dredging campaign, youth sailing and fishing events off Port Taranaki, and…
Golf day raises record amount for hospice
Chris Blyde and Kerry O'Neill, a member of the winning team, take a look over the many names on the Harry Blyde Cup.
Maintenance dredging campaign to begin
A dredging campaign to keep Port Taranaki’s shipping channel clear and safe for trade will get underway next week.
Winter energy crisis impacts 2024-25 half-year financial result
Last winter’s energy crisis had a marked impact on the first half of Port Taranaki’s 2024-25 financial year.
Disney Wonder visit cancelled
High seas in the Tasman Sea have forced the cancellation of the visit of cruise ship Disney Wonder to Taranaki on Sunday.
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.