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Port of MANGAWHAI

NZMGW🇳🇿New Zealand

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About Port of MANGAWHAI

Also known as: Mangawai, Mangawai Estuary, Mangawai Harbour, Mangawhai Estuary

Mangawhai is a harbor located at the southwest extent of the Mangawhai Harbour estuary in Northland, New Zealand. It serves as a local harbor, with specific operational details not provided.

Background
Mangawhai is a township at the south-west extent of the Mangawhai Harbour, or Mangawhai Estuary, in Northland, New Zealand. The adjacent township of Mangawhai Heads is 5 km north-east, on the lower part of the harbour. Kaiwaka is 13 km south-west, and Te Ārai 13 km south.

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Elevation
4m

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2187474 →
Wikidata
Q6748868 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
NZMGW
Country
🇳🇿New Zealand
Time Zone
UTC+13
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
East Australia
Latitude
-36.0883°
Longitude
174.5927°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MANGAWHAI is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Rodney Lighthouse at 15.9 NM to the SE. Other aids include Kawati Point (21.8 NM SSE), Flat Rock (26.8 NM SE), Mokohinau Islands (27.6 NM ENE), Tutukaka Head (28.7 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of MANGAWHAI on?

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The Port of MANGAWHAI 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 MANGAWHAI?

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You can track vessels near MANGAWHAI (NZMGW) 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 NZMGW on the live map.

Where is the Port of MANGAWHAI?

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The Port of MANGAWHAI is a port in NZ. Its UN/LOCODE is NZMGW — 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 NZMGW 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 MANGAWHAI?

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The Port of MANGAWHAI 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.