Port of Tauranga has confirmed that its associate entity, Northport Group Limited, received regulatory approval for a significant port expansion initiative.
The Environment Court validated revised project conditions encompassing approximately 12 hectares of land reclamation, a 250-metre wharf extension, and requisite capital dredging operations.
Leonard Sampson, Chief Executive of Port of Tauranga, characterized the approval as pivotal for enabling Northport to assume expanded responsibilities within an enhanced Upper North Island logistics network.
Sampson stated that this consent determination, combined with the recent acquisition of Marsden Maritime Holdings, establishes a robust foundation for Northport Group’s future development and will generate substantial economic advantages for the Northland region.
Project construction timing remains contingent on freight volume requirements and completion of the rail extension to Marsden Point an infrastructure initiative currently under development by the Government and KiwiRail.
Northport Group Limited’s ownership structure comprises the merged operations of Northport and the former Marsden Maritime Holdings.
Port of Tauranga holds a 50% stake, with Northland Regional Council controlling 43% and Tupu Tonu maintaining 7% ownership.
