'Enormous frustration': inside the six-year, $12m slog to expand Port of Tauranga

'Enormous frustration': inside the six-year, $12m slog to expand Port of Tauranga
The view towards Mauao from one of the large ship-to-shore cranes at Port of Tauranga. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Oliver Lewis
The biggest port in the country is facing a capacity crunch. Oliver Lewis reports on the six-year journey to consent a new berth at Port of Tauranga. If you look north from the 40m high boom of one of the ship-to-shore cranes at Port of Tauranga, you see Mauao – the maunga standing sentry at the head of the harbour. Look south, towards the harbour bridge connecting central Tauranga with Mount Maunganui, and you can see a row of weathered wooden piles.The port has been trying, unsuccessfully, to get consent for a berth extension here...

More Policy

Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved
Policy

Auckland’s Milldale housing project approved

The project is the third approved since applications opened in February.

Govt outlines strategy to deliver Defence Capability Plan
Economy

Govt outlines strategy to deliver Defence Capability Plan

The economy and NZ industry would be beneficiaries.

Energy reforms: Government waves the chequebook
Policy

Energy reforms: Government waves the chequebook

Crown backing for new generation, power company capital-raising and LNG outlined.

Pattrick Smellie 01 Oct 2025
Reserve Bank of NZ looks to widen usage of word 'bank'
Finance

Reserve Bank of NZ looks to widen usage of word 'bank'

RBNZ begins consultation on the word “bank” before new law comes into force.

Staff reporters 01 Oct 2025