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Port of Auckland: Cruise calls fall by third but sector contributes over $300m to region’s GDP 27th August 2026 /

Port of Auckland: Cruise calls fall by third but sector contributes over $300m to region’s GDP

The company says work by industry, government and port partners has improved the operating environment for cruise lines.


Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise 14th August 2026 / /

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise

Under the proposed arrangement, Port of Auckland would use the Queens Wharf facility during the cruise season, providing a dedicated terminal for mid-size cruise vessels.


Port of Auckland unveils new international cruise terminal, part of $200m investment 27th March 2026 /

Port of Auckland unveils new international cruise terminal, part of $200m investment

Te Waharoa will be a new global gateway to the city and part of a wider $200m investment into the city’s cruise precinct


Ship cleaning service provides certainty for cruise – POA 17th December 2025 /

Ship cleaning service provides certainty for cruise – POA

Port of Auckland says it is delighted to receive Ministry for Primary Industries approval for its in-port biofouling solution to clean niche areas of ships alongside New Zealand Diving and Salvage Ltd.


New ship cleaning tech in Auckland ready for summer 16th December 2025 /

New ship cleaning tech in Auckland ready for summer

An in-water cleaning technology pilot to help commercial vessels, including cruise ships, meet New Zealand’s biofouling requirements will begin in Auckland this summer.


More cruise ships expected in NZ thanks to new hull cleaning service 20th October 2025 / /

More cruise ships expected in NZ thanks to new hull cleaning service

A service that can clean small areas of a cruise ship’s hull is expected to give cruise lines more confidence to send their vessels to this country.


Port of Auckland’s biofouling facility nears completion 24th September 2025 /

Port of Auckland’s biofouling facility nears completion

Port of Auckland is in the final stages of developing an in-port biofouling solution, in collaboration with New Zealand Diving and Salvage Limited, to clean small areas of ships.


Cruise visits fall at largest ports but signs of stable passenger numbers 29th August 2025 / /

Cruise visits fall at largest ports but signs of stable passenger numbers

Port of Tauranga says a total of 94 cruise ships visited over the year to June 2025, a 13.8% decline due to what the company said was a downturn in Pacific-based itineraries.


Auckland wharf expansion, cruise terminal first fast-track project approved 22nd August 2025 /

Auckland wharf expansion, cruise terminal first fast-track project approved

Wharf extensions including a new cruise passenger terminal is the first project to secure consent as part of the government’s fast-track initiative.


Port of Auckland interim profit jumps 98% 26th February 2025

Port of Auckland interim profit jumps 98%

Port of Auckland has reported net profit after tax of $42m for the six months ending 31 December 2024, up 98% on the previous corresponding period.


Port of Auckland eyes $120m cruise terminal but shore power off the table 25th February 2025 /

Port of Auckland eyes $120m cruise terminal but shore power off the table

The operator is confident of securing fast-track approval for a new terminal but supplying ships with onshore power is another question.


Important lessons for business leaders from ex-Ports of Auckland CEO conviction 29th November 2024 /

Important lessons for business leaders from ex-Ports of Auckland CEO conviction

The New Zealand Institute of Safety Management says there are important lessons to be learned from the conviction of former Ports of Auckland chief executive Tony Gibson.