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18 August 2026

Port of Tauranga gets conditional approval for berth expansion

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Port of Tauranga gets conditional approval for berth expansion

Port of Tauranga has received conditional approval for its Stella Passage development, clearing a key regulatory hurdle for the expansion of container and wharf capacity at New Zealand’s largest port. The fast-track expert panel has issued a draft decision proposing to grant all approvals sought by Port of Tauranga, subject to conditions. The port has […] The post Port of Tauranga gets conditional approval for berth expansion appeared first on Port Technology International .

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