Ports of Auckland recognises the important role it plays in the community and environment.
In particular, Ports of Auckland, an iconic part of Auckland City since the mid 1800s, has played a central role in New Zealand’s history and ongoing prosperity.
As a city port, Ports of Auckland takes the sustainable management of its operations, and transparency and open-ness in its communications, very seriously.
Our objective is to be a respected and admired company, balancing the needs of all stakeholders.
Public access to the waterfront
Since 1989, Ports of Auckland has moved eastward, freeing up 70 hectares of prime waterfront land
and wharf space for other uses by the city and
the region.
This release of land represents around half of the Company’s total
waterfront land holdings and is roughly equivalent to the size of the Auckland Domain in area.
Land released includes the Viaduct Harbour, Princes Wharf, Eastern Viaduct,
ferry terminals, Westhaven Marina and the Western Reclamation Tank Farm, which is being converted into a mixed-use, people-friendly environment incorporating the fishing and marine industries.
Most recently, in June 2009, Ports of Auckland announced the
sale of Queens Wharf to the Government and Auckland Regional
Council, enabling its redevelopment and greater public access to
the CBD waterfront.
The Port has also constructed a public walkway at the eastern edge of the
Fergusson
container terminal. The 400-metre-long walkway, which boasts a superb view of the harbour and port operations, includes two viewing platforms, pohutukawa plantings and some great spots for fishing. The walkway can be accessed at Mechanics Bay, near Mikano Restaurant.
Click here for details on how to safely access
Port and walkway.
The company’s Port Development Plan
contains a high-level strategic view of how Ports of Auckland
envisages developing in the future, including its ability to release more
wharf space to the west and undertake further reclamation in the east.
You can learn more about Ports of Auckland from the
About your port brochure. For more information about Ports of Auckland’s performance in the areas of community relations, environmental management, economic contribution, employment, and health and safety please refer to our 2009 Sustainability Review.
For the latest community news, please refer to Ports of
Auckland's Rapport newsletter.