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Port of Tamaki

NZHMB🇳🇿New Zealand

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About Port of Tamaki

Tamaki is a historic port located on the Tāmaki River in Auckland, New Zealand. Established in 1850, it served as a punt landing.

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Elevation
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History

Established
1850

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
NZHMB
Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
NZ-AUK
Area
East Australia
Body of Water
Tāmaki River
Latitude
-36.8796°
Longitude
174.8995°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11906092 →
Wikidata
Q135456779 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Tamaki?

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The approach to Tamaki is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bean Rock Lighthouse at 4.3 NM to the NW with a nominal range of 14 NM. Other aids include Auckland Harbour Lighthouses (6.9 NM NNW), Rangitoto Beacon (6.9 NM NNW), Ponui Passage (13.7 NM E), Tiritiri Matangi Island (16.4 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tamaki on?

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The Port of Tamaki is situated on the Tasman Sea in NZ. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Tamaki?

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You can track vessels near Tamaki (NZHMB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for NZHMB on the live map.

Where is the Port of Tamaki?

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The Port of Tamaki is a port in NZ. Its UN/LOCODE is NZHMB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE NZHMB mean?

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The first two characters, NZ, are the ISO country code for NZ. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Tamaki?

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The Port of Tamaki operates in the UTC+13 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.