Waka ama programme grows as more jump aboard
A police-led programme that is using the experience and culture of waka ama to help at-risk youth is growing.
Taranaki to welcome influx of cruise visitors this summer
Taranaki can expect a bumper summer of cruise ship visitors this season, with seven vessels scheduled to stop off at Port Taranaki.
Tuakana crew display a fine touch
Expert navigation and a steady hand were required when the crew of Port Taranaki tug Tuakana tackled a monster job during autumn.
Changes to Port Taranaki Board of Directors
Port Taranaki has a new Board chair and two new directors following the retirement of long-time directors Richard Krogh and David MacLeod.
Offshore wind monitoring device ready to be deployed
The first piece of physical offshore wind technology in New Zealand, a Floating Light Detecting and Ranging device (FLiDAR), is in Port Taranaki ahead of its deployment in the South…
Port Taranaki support helps puts air in IRB project
Support from Port Taranaki will help the East End Surf Life Saving Club get their inflatable rescue boats (IRBs) safely to the region’s beaches during summer.
A day in the life - Sayamung Simphalivanh
Although just a young child at the time, Sayamung (Mung) Simphalivanh has vivid memories of fleeing communist and civil war-ravaged Laos in the 1980s.
Portal - May 2023
Our May 2023 Portal newsletter covers a range of topics, including our tug Tuakana helping with a monster job, the arrival of the Helix Q7000 specialist decommissioning vessel, a wrap…
Helix Q7000 departs ahead of weather event
A great “Team Taranaki” effort enabled the Helix Q7000 to be crewed, stocked and fuelled for an early departure from Port Taranaki today ahead of a forecast significant storm event.
Helix Q7000 arrival goes to plan
It was the first time he’d used a helicopter to get onboard a vessel and the first time he’d piloted a self-propelled well intervention vessel, but Port Taranaki marine pilot…
Port to host vessel for third stage of Tui oil field decommissioning
The third stage of work to decommission the Tui oil field will begin this week when a specialist well intervention vessel arrives at Port Taranaki.
Report highlights port’s important contribution to Taranaki
Port Taranaki’s value to the Taranaki economy and its contribution to the wellbeing of the community have been highlighted in the latest Business and Economic Research Limited (BERL) report.
Industry collaboration bringing offshore wind a step closer in Aotearoa
NZ Super Fund and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ Taranaki Offshore Partnership (TOP) has reached an agreement with Port Taranaki and BlueFloat Energy (BFE) to work together to assess how the port…
Port Taranaki Half Year Report
Click here to read the Port Taranaki Half Year Report: Port Taranaki Half Year Report
Triathlete Claire at home with her Kiwi family
Claire Michel has taught the Dingles well – when she comes to stay, don’t expect leftovers.