25th July 2022 Cruise / Ports
Napier Port has opened its 350-metre Te Whiti wharf, which is long and deep enough to accommodate large vessels.
Nelson Airport has appointed a new chief executive with port experience as the local councils move to merge the region’s major air and sea port operations.
CentrePort in Wellington has agreed to pay a “special dividend” of $15m to shareholders Greater Wellington Regional Council and Horizons Regional Council as the company continues to develop its regeneration projects.
Port of Tauranga says it is not budgeting for any cruise ship visits in the 2020-21 season.
Ports of Auckland has been sentenced to pay $424,000 after one of its pilot boat fatally collided with swimmer Leslie Gelberger on Auckland’s North Shore in 2017.
The $20m redevelopment project of the Main Wharf North for cruise vessels will be extended by four weeks, says Port Nelson.
The port’s higher revenue from pre-Covid cruise ship visits has helped lift profit.
Construction of Hawke’s Bay’s new $173-$190m wharf has started with a ground-breaking and blessing ceremony for workers held at Napier Port on 5 February.
Napier Port plans to launch its initial public offering in mid-July and then list its stock on the NZX in August.
Seven cruise ships carrying 16,500 passengers worth $3.5m are expected to be turned away from Napier Port next year.