Northport gets approval for major expansion

Northport has received resource consent for its planned expansion, which includes nearly 12 hectares of reclamation and a 250-metre wharf extension, along with associated capital dredging.

The Environment Court has approved the updated conditions for the project.

The timing of construction will depend on freight demand and the extension of a rail line to Marsden Point, which is being worked on by the government and KiwiRail.

Northport Group is 50% owned by Port of Tauranga, with the Northland Regional Council owning 43% and Tupu Tonu holding 7%.