Articles tagged with Port Of Tauranga
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Fast-Track Approval Boosts Port of Tauranga Expansion with Stella Passage Development
06 Sep 2026 | 2 days ago | 90 viewsThe Stella Passage Development at the Port of Tauranga has received fast-track approval, enabling significant expansion including wharf extensions, new container cranes, and dredging to accommodate larger vessels and nearly double handling capacity. This approval, granted in about five months through the Fast-track process, addresses longstanding constraints caused by limited capacity and aging infrastructure, enhancing New Zealand’s largest port’s efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. The project is the 34th approved under Fast-track, a system designed to expedite infrastructure developments that deliver economic value and keep New Zealand competitive globally.
Tags: Stella Passage Development Port of Tauranga Chris Bishop Shane Jones Sulphur Point Wharf Mount Maunganui Wharf New Zealand infrastructure Regional Development Environment CourtNew Two-Lane Pekatahi Bridge Planned for SH2 in Eastern Bay of Plenty
10 Dec 2025 | 9 months ago | 1071 viewsTransport Minister Chris Bishop announced the construction of a new two-lane bridge on SH2 near Tāneatua to replace the inadequate one-lane Pekatahi Bridge, with design and consenting funded at $5 million and construction expected to start in mid-2027 at a total cost of $64-69 million. The new bridge will be built adjacent to the existing one to minimize disruption, feature earthquake-resilient foundations, flood protection, and accommodate High Productivity Motor Vehicles, thereby supporting regional economic growth and improving freight reliability. Meanwhile, NZTA will maintain the current bridge with steel plate installations and ongoing monitoring until the new bridge is completed, addressing safety and community concerns in the interim.
Tags: Chris Bishop Dana Kirkpatrick NZ Transport Agency Pekatahi Bridge State Highway 2 Tāneatua Eastern Bay of Plenty Tairāwhiti Bay of Plenty Port of TaurangaNZTA Awards Contract for SH29 Tauriko West Road Phase 1 Construction
03 Sep 2025 | 1 year ago | 1631 viewsThe NZ Transport Agency has awarded a $42 million contract to HEB Construction Limited to begin construction on the Ōmanawa Bridge replacement in October, as part of the State Highway 29 Tauriko West project. This project aims to enhance safety, resilience, and freight efficiency along SH29, a crucial corridor in the Auckland-Hamilton-Tauranga triangle, with a total of $7 billion already allocated for Government-funded projects nationwide. Future phases of the project will involve route protection and consenting for a new four-lane SH29, supporting growth in Tauranga and the Western Bay of Plenty with improved travel times and reduced accidents.
Tags: NZ Transport Agency SH29 Tauriko West Road Ōmanawa Bridge Transport Minister Chris Bishop HEB Construction Limited Port of Tauranga Redwood Interchange Takitimu North Link interchange Tauriko Business Estate.Boosting Northland's Economic Relevance: New Rail Link, Dry Dock, and Special Economic Zones Announcement
04 Aug 2025 | 1 year ago | 2424 viewsThe address at Marsden Point highlighted plans for a new rail link, development of a dry dock, and potential for 'special economic zones' to boost Northland's economic relevance to New Zealand. The focus was on the importance of trade for New Zealand's economy, with discussions on the need for a second major port due to capacity constraints at existing ports like Tauranga and Auckland. The address also emphasized the significance of energy security, job creation, and export growth through initiatives like the Marsden Point Rail Link and the proposed Special Economic Zones legislation.
Tags: Shane Jones Northland New Zealand Marsden Point Channel Infrastructure Port of Tauranga Port of Auckland KiwiRail Special Economic Zones God’s own country