Stella Passage expansion approved for Port of Tauranga

Monday 7 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 7 Sep, 12:53pm

The Port of Tauranga has received fast-track approval for its Stella Passage development. The project, valued at over $1 billion, aims to nearly double the cargo handling capacity of New Zealand's largest port. The approval is subject to certain conditions.

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1. 1NewsMon 7 Sep, 11:41am

   Port of Tauranga expansion approved, will near double capacity (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 7 Sep, 12:53pm

   Fast-track approval granted for Port of Tauranga’s Stella Passage expansion (opens in new tab)