Port of Tauranga Limited Market update and interim
consolidated financial statements
for the six months ended 31 December 2025
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True north
We have a clear plan to build a more connected New Zealand supply chain.
Port of Tauranga is investing for the future to ensure we have a resilient, efficient and low carbon path to and from international markets.
We are connecting New Zealand and the world.
Contents
Highlights and challenges 3
Chair and Chief Executive's
review 4
Update: Port of Tauranga orders
new hybrid tug 6
Update: Port of Tauranga lodges
another fast-track application 7
Interim consolidated
financial statements 8
Consolidated income statement 9
Consolidated statement
of comprehensive income 9
Consolidated statement
of changes in equity 10
Consolidated statement
of financial position 11
Consolidated statement
of cash flows 12
Notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements 13
Independent auditor's
review report 18
Company directory 19
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Our performance at a glance
For the six months ended 31 December 2025
Highlights and challenges
Group Net Profit After Tax
million
$70.2
16.6%Imports
million tonnes
4.7
5.3%Container volumes
TEUs1
607,114
2.6%Subsidiary and joint venture earnings
27.3%Exports
million tonnes
7.9
1.0%Ship visits
717
3.9%Interim dividend
per share
8.0 cents
Log exports
2.2%1TEUs = twenty foot equivalent units, a standard measure of shipping containers.
Total trade
million tonnes
12.6
1.2%up from 12.4 million tonnes
Direct dairy exports
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Chair and Chief Executive's review
Report for the six months ended 31 December 2025
Setting the course
Port of Tauranga continues to invest in the critical infrastructure essential for an effective supply chain for New Zealand.
P
ort of Tauranga performed strongly in the first half of the financial year. Resilient
trade volumes, increased revenue and lower rail costs resulted in improved profits for the six month period ended 31 December 2025.
Reported Group Net Profit After Tax increased 16.6% to $70.2 million, with total trade increasing 1.2% in volume to 12.6 million tonnes for the six months.
Containers increased 2.6% in volume to 607,114 TEUs.
Our financial results
Operating revenue was $244.1 million, an 8.5% increase from the $225.0 million reported for the same period last year.
Results from operating activities increased 10.2% to $122.4 million.
Subsidiary and joint venture companies also performed well, with earnings increasing 27.3% from improved results across the board.
At MetroPort in Auckland, a redesigned business model was implemented on 1 December, with KiwiRail providing increased MetroPort rail capacity from February between Auckland and Tauranga.
Strategy implementation
Port of Tauranga continues to progress our strategy to create a more connected, resilient and efficient supply chain for New Zealand. We are investing in capacity, improving productivity and service delivery to our customers, expanding our network and increasing returns on invested capital.
Our relentless customer focus continues to drive service and productivity improvements. Our net crane rate and ship rate increased 3.5% and 12.7% respectively, compared to the same period last year, without any compromise on safety.
We have commenced the second stage of our consented capital dredging in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour, as well as ordering a new larger hybrid tug to ensure the safe navigation of larger vessels expected in the future (see page 6).
In January, we lodged a new fast-track resource consent application for the Stella Passage project, after Parliament fixed the legislative error that delayed the original application. The Environmental Protection Authority has confirmed the application is complete and will appoint an expert panel to assess it. Further details can be found on page 7.
Julia Hoare
Chair
Leonard Sampson
Chief Executive
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Plans to introduce automated stacking cranes in association with the new berth are also
progressing. Digital simulation testing has already identified some quick efficiency wins that can
be implemented immediately.
Following the acquisition of Marsden Maritime Holdings to create the Northport Group, the search is under way for a new chief executive to lead the Group.
Northport has acquired resource consent for its expansion project, involving nearly 12 hectares of reclamation, a 250-metre wharf extension, with associated capital dredging. The timing of
construction depends on freight demand and the extension of a rail line to Marsden Point, which
is currently being progressed by the Government and KiwiRail.
Meanwhile, Ruakura Inland Port continues to grow strongly, with container volumes increasing 22% for the six month period.
Cargo trends
Export volumes decreased 1.0% to 7.9 million tonnes due to a later-than-usual start to the peak dairy export season and subdued export log demand.
Import volumes increased 5.3% to 4.7 million tonnes, supported by strong demand for agricultural products.
Log exports decreased 2.2% due to softer international demand, while direct dairy exports decreased 3.4% due to the late season start.
Oil product imports decreased almost 4.0%. Fertiliser imports increased 44.1% in volume with grain and stock feed imports also growing in volume 37.0% and 7.2%, reflecting strong dairy sector demand.
Ship visits totalled 717, an increase of 3.9% compared with the first half of last financial year.
Our people
A major project to modify the gantry access ways for our refrigerated container storage areas is almost complete. The project mitigates working at height and straddle-versus-person risk for technicians.
Our environment
Another major project is nearing completion at the Mount Maunganui wharves. A new stormwater
treatment system is being installed to capture, treat and then discharge the "first flush" of rainwater during heavy weather events. The project sits within a broader programme of environmental
improvements at the Mount wharves. While the Port is currently fully compliant with resource consent conditions, we take a continuous improvement approach to air and water quality.
Our community
The Port of Tauranga team extends heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the landslides at Mount Maunganui and Welcome Bay in January. We are grateful to the emergency and recovery teams for their efforts. We have helped in practical ways where possible, and made a donation to the Western Bay Emergency Response Fund.
Port of Tauranga continues to progress its strategy by investing in capacity, lifting productivity, expanding our
network and increasing returns on invested capital.
The outlook for 2026
The later-than-usual start to the dairy export season, combined with a strong kiwifruit export season from March, is expected to deliver continued strong volumes in the second half of the financial year.
This may put pressure on our container terminal capacity, particularly for refrigerated cargo.
We hope to see improved results due to the new MetroPort model, pricing changes and improved operational efficiency.
Consequently, and notwithstanding any significant change to market conditions, Port of Tauranga is increasing its forecast Underlying Group Net Profit After Tax2to $142 million to $152 million.
Ngā mihi nui
Julia Hoare
Chair
Leonard Sampson
Chief Executive
2Underlying NPAT is a non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) measure and differs from reported NZ IFRS profit for the year. Underlying NPAT excludes items considered to be one-off and not related to core business such as revaluations, impairments and gains or losses from the sale of major assets.
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Update
Port of Tauranga orders new hybrid tug
Port of Tauranga has signed an agreement with UZMAR Shipyards in Türkiye to build New Zealand's first hybrid tug boat.
The 32-metre hybrid advanced rotortug will be delivered to New Zealand's largest and busiest port in mid-2027. Port of Tauranga hosts more than 1,400 ship visits per year and is the only port able to handle the largest vessels to call in New Zealand.
The purchase follows a detailed design phase to address the Port's operational, environmental and safety needs.
The rotortug design will provide enhanced manoeuvrability and precision, with greater strength in emergency situations, and reduce the Port's reliance on diesel. The hybrid technology will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
"Overall, it will be a welcome addition to our marine fleet's efficiency, capability, flexibility and sustainability as we prepare for more frequent visits from larger ships," says Port of Tauranga's Chief Executive, Leonard Sampson.
The Port of Tauranga project team, involving marine pilots, tug masters and engineers, approached seven shipyards in New Zealand and overseas, and chose UZMAR for its experience in building hybrid tugs.
An all-electric tug was considered but ruled out due to the operational profile of the Port. Alternative fuel technologies were also considered, however the development of alternative fuel technology and availability
of supply (e.g. hydrogen, methanol, ammonia or LNG) is still in the early stages for this type of vessel.
Tug boats accompany all arriving and departing vessels at Port of Tauranga. They can also
be called upon to assist commercial ships in difficulty, and the new rotortug will be equipped to provide better towing capability under a wider range of sea and wind conditions than the current tug fleet allows. The larger tug will also be able to operate in greater conditions outside the harbour entrance.
The new hybrid rotortug will replace the Port's oldest tug, Sir Robert, which is 22 metres long with 50-tonne bollard pull3. The new vessel will join the 10-year-old twin tugs Tai Pari and Tai Timu, both 24 metres and 74-tonne bollard pull. All three existing tugs are Azimuth stern
drive tractor tugs. The new tug will have at least 80-tonne bollard pull.
Some wharf strengthening and infrastructure modifications will be made to the Port's existing tug berths at Mount Maunganui.
3Bollard pull is a measure of a tug boat's static pulling power.
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Port of Tauranga lodges another fast-track application for Stella Passage developmentPort of Tauranga has lodged a new application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for its proposed
development of Stella Passage in Te Awanui Tauranga Harbour.
The reapplication follows the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendment Act in December, which corrected a legislative drafting error in the Schedule 2 description of the project.
The project involves extending the Sulphur Point container berth by 385 metres (in two stages) and the Mount Maunganui wharves by 315 metres, by converting existing cargo
storage land within the port's current footprint. It also involves associated reclamation of land behind the new wharves and dredging.
At Port of Tauranga's request, the Minister for Infrastructure has determined the application meets the criteria as a priority project under the Fast-track Approvals Act, ensuring that
an expert panel will quickly be convened to consider the application. The project is of regional and national significance.
The Port's initial fast-track application was put on hold in late August by the High Court following a judicial review. Port of Tauranga has updated its application documentation following the amendments to the Fast-track Approvals Act and recent consultation with tangata whenua parties.
The Environment Court has already established that the environmental impact from the Stella Passage development will, from a Western science perspective, be minor in the short-term and negligible in the long-term. However, Port of Tauranga has been unable to reach agreement with opposing iwi and hapū parties on the appropriate level of mitigation for the cultural impacts of the development.
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Interim consolidated financial statementsfor the six months ended 31 December 2025 Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Contents
Consolidated income statement 9
Consolidated statement of comprehensive income 9
Consolidated statement of changes in equity 10
Consolidated statement of financial position 11
Consolidated statement of cash flows 12
Notes to the interim consolidated financial statements 13
Independent auditor's review report 18
Company directory 19
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Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated income statementfor the six months ended 31 December 2025
Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of comprehensive incomefor the six months ended 31 December 2025
(Unaudited) six months ended | (Unaudited) six months ended | (Audited) year ended | |
31 December 2025 | 31 December 2024 | 30 June 2025 | |
Group | Group | Group | |
NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | |
Total operating revenue (refer to note 6) | 244,128 | 224,998 | 464,675 |
Contracted services for port operations | (44,784) | (45,810) | (93,652) |
Employee benefit expenses | (34,353) | (32,340) | (64,335) |
Direct fuel and power expenses | (9,522) | (8,832) | (20,164) |
Maintenance of property, plant and equipment | (12,568) | (9,537) | (20,865) |
Other expenses | (20,525) | (17,380) | (37,261) |
Operating expenses | (121,752) | (113,899) | (236,276) |
Results from operating activities | 122,376 | 111,099 | 228,399 |
Depreciation and amortisation | (22,844) | (21,759) | (42,925) |
Impairment of property, plant and equipment on | 0 | 0 | (2,534) |
revaluation | |||
(22,844) | (21,759) | (45,459) | |
Operating profit before finance costs, share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees and taxation | 99,532 | 89,340 | 182,940 |
Finance income | 1,202 | 341 | 726 |
Finance expenses (refer to note 7) | (9,799) | (10,945) | (20,540) |
Net finance costs | (8,597) | (10,604) | (19,814) |
Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees | 4,618 | 3,243 | 6,189 |
Gain on disposal of Equity Accounted Investees | 0 | 0 | 49,245 |
Hedging reserve reclassified to profit or loss on disposal | 0 | 0 | (84) |
of Equity Accounted Investees | |||
4,618 | 3,243 | 55,350 | |
Profit before income tax | 95,553 | 81,979 | 218,476 |
Income tax expense | (25,339) | (21,781) | (45,103) |
Profit for the period | 70,214 | 60,198 | 173,373 |
Basic earnings per share (cents) | 10.4 | 8.9 | 25.7 |
Diluted earnings per share (cents) | 10.3 | 8.8 | 25.5 |
(Unaudited) six months ended | (Unaudited) six months ended | (Audited) year ended | |
31 December 2025 | 31 December 2024 | 30 June 2025 | |
Group | Group | Group | |
NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | |
Profit for the period | 70,214 | 60,198 | 173,373 |
Other comprehensive income | |||
Items that are or may be reclassified to profit or loss: | |||
Cash flow hedge - changes in fair value | (702) | (4,086) | (3,156) |
Cash flow hedge - reclassified to profit or loss | (224) | (1,762) | (3,045) |
Share of net change in cash flow hedge reserves of Equity Accounted Investees | 28 | (284) | (332) |
Items that will never be reclassified to profit or loss: | |||
Asset revaluation, net of tax | 0 | 0 | 25,745 |
Share of net change in revaluation reserves of Equity Accounted Investees | 2,304 | 71 | 2,436 |
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income | 1,406 | (6,061) | 21,648 |
Total comprehensive income | 71,620 | 54,137 | 195,021 |
Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of changes in equityfor the six months ended 31 December 2025
Share capital Group | Share based payment reserve Group | Hedging reserve Group | Revaluation reserve Group | Retained earnings Group | Total Group | |
NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | |
Balance at 30 June 2024 | 79,563 | 1,654 | 8,764 | 1,993,802 | 99,374 | 2,183,157 |
Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60,198 | 60,198 |
Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (6,132) | 71 | 0 | (6,061) |
Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (6,132) | 71 | 60,198 | 54,137 |
Increase in share capital | 88 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
Dividends paid during the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (59,183) | (59,183) |
Equity settled share based payment accrual | 0 | 918 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 918 |
Shares, previously subject to call option, issued | 1,382 | (1,382) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shares issued upon vesting of management long term incentive plan | 4 | (174) | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 |
Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | 1,474 | (638) | (6,132) | 71 | 1,185 | (4,040) |
Balance at 31 December 2024 | 81,037 | 1,016 | 2,632 | 1,993,873 | 100,559 | 2,179,117 |
Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113,175 | 113,175 |
Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (401) | 28,110 | 0 | 27,709 |
Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (401) | 28,110 | 113,175 | 140,884 |
Decrease in share capital | (6) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (6) |
Dividends paid during the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (47,618) | (47,618) |
Equity settled share based payment accrual | 0 | 1,310 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,310 |
Disposal of Equity Accounted Investees | 0 | 0 | 84 | (72,995) | 72,995 | 84 |
Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (6) | 1,310 | 84 | (72,995) | 25,377 | (46,230) |
Balance at 30 June 2025 | 81,031 | 2,326 | 2,315 | 1,948,988 | 239,111 | 2,273,771 |
Profit for the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70,214 | 70,214 |
Total other comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (898) | 2,304 | 0 | 1,406 |
Total comprehensive income | 0 | 0 | (898) | 2,304 | 70,214 | 71,620 |
Decrease in share capital | (694) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (694) |
Dividends paid during the period | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (65,991) | (65,991) |
Equity settled share based payment accrual | 0 | 965 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 965 |
Shares issued upon vesting of management long term incentive plan | 372 | (288) | 0 | 0 | (84) | 0 |
Total transactions with owners in their capacity as owners | (322) | 677 | 0 | 0 | (66,075) | (65,720) |
Balance at 31 December 2025 | 80,709 | 3,003 | 1,417 | 1,951,292 | 243,250 | 2,279,671 |
Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of financial positionas at 31 December 2025
(Unaudited) 31 December 2025 Group NZ$000 | (Unaudited) 31 December 2024 Group NZ$000 | (Audited) 30 June 2025 Group NZ$000 | |
Assets | |||
Property, plant and equipment | 2,505,113 | 2,484,081 | 2,504,418 |
Right-of-use assets | 53,719 | 51,458 | 50,503 |
Intangible assets | 21,232 | 20,658 | 21,113 |
Investments in Equity Accounted Investees | 284,148 | 218,455 | 278,398 |
Advances to Equity Accounted Investees | 36,805 | 0 | 39,689 |
Receivables and prepayments | 16,572 | 16,896 | 16,282 |
Derivative financial instruments | 4,553 | 6,230 | 5,694 |
Total non-current assets | 2,922,142 | 2,797,778 | 2,916,097 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 27,475 | 17,032 | 8,975 |
Receivables and prepayments | 72,116 | 78,777 | 72,248 |
Advances to Equity Accounted Investees | 1,276 | 0 | 1,276 |
Inventories | 2,622 | 2,400 | 2,277 |
Taxation | 810 | 0 | 617 |
Derivative financial instruments | 138 | 25 | 0 |
Total current assets | 104,437 | 98,234 | 85,393 |
Total assets | 3,026,579 | 2,896,012 | 3,001,490 |
Equity | |||
Share capital | 80,709 | 81,037 | 81,031 |
Share based payment reserve | 3,003 | 1,016 | 2,326 |
Hedging reserve | 1,417 | 2,632 | 2,315 |
Revaluation reserve | 1,951,292 | 1,993,873 | 1,948,988 |
Retained earnings | 243,250 | 100,559 | 239,111 |
Total equity | 2,279,671 | 2,179,117 | 2,273,771 |
(Unaudited) 31 December 2025 Group NZ$000 | (Unaudited) 31 December 2024 Group NZ$000 | (Audited) 30 June 2025 Group NZ$000 | |
Liabilities | |||
Loans and borrowings (refer to note 10) | 133,707 | 167,374 | 192,884 |
Lease liabilities | 57,583 | 54,567 | 54,017 |
Derivative financial instruments | 24 | 5,235 | 4,622 |
Employee benefits | 2,159 | 1,927 | 2,049 |
Deferred tax liabilities | 125,571 | 131,857 | 128,485 |
Total non-current liabilities | 319,044 | 360,960 | 382,057 |
Loans and borrowings (refer to note 10) | 365,000 | 300,000 | 275,000 |
Lease liabilities | 1,144 | 1,074 | 1,092 |
Derivative financial instruments | 4,086 | 36 | 65 |
Trade and other payables | 41,970 | 46,511 | 47,695 |
Revenue received in advance | 147 | 137 | 260 |
Employee benefits | 3,047 | 2,510 | 5,392 |
Income tax payable | 12,470 | 5,667 | 16,158 |
Total current liabilities | 427,864 | 355,935 | 345,662 |
Total liabilities | 746,908 | 716,895 | 727,719 |
Total equity and liabilities | 3,026,579 | 2,896,012 | 3,001,490 |
Port of Tauranga Limited and subsidiaries
Consolidated statement of cash flowsfor the six months ended 31 December 2025
(Unaudited) six months ended | (Unaudited) six months ended | (Audited) year ended | |
31 December 2025 | 31 December 2024 | 30 June 2025 | |
Group | Group | Group | |
NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | |
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Receipts from customers | 239,187 | 224,277 | 462,576 |
Interest received | 1,160 | 341 | 726 |
Payments to suppliers and employees | (120,805) | (113,346) | (227,387) |
Taxes paid | (31,765) | (26,454) | (43,115) |
Interest paid | (9,985) | (11,263) | (20,819) |
Net cash inflow from operating activities | 77,792 | 73,555 | 171,981 |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Dividends from Equity Accounted Investees | 1,200 | 3,876 | 6,375 |
Repayment of advances from Equity Accounted Investees | 2,884 | 0 | 0 |
Purchase of property, plant and equipment | (24,663) | (16,331) | (28,135) |
Purchase of intangible assets | (257) | 0 | (716) |
Interest capitalised on property, plant and equipment | (242) | (456) | (696) |
Investment in Equity Accounted Investees | 0 | (2,138) | (10,106) |
Advances to Equity Accounted Investees | 0 | 0 | (39,689) |
Payment of contingent consideration | 0 | (568) | (568) |
Total net cash used in investing activities | (21,078) | (15,617) | (73,521) |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Proceeds from borrowings | 130,000 | 20,000 | 5,000 |
Proceeds from staff loan | 73 | 194 | 276 |
Repayment of borrowings | (100,000) | (20,000) | (5,000) |
Repurchase of shares | (1,703) | (125) | (636) |
Repayment of lease liability | (593) | (520) | (1,052) |
Dividends paid | (65,991) | (59,183) | (106,801) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (38,214) | (59,634) | (108,213) |
Net increase in cash held | 18,500 | (1,696) | (9,753) |
Add opening cash brought forward | 8,975 | 18,728 | 18,728 |
Ending cash and cash equivalents | 27,475 | 17,032 | 8,975 |
(Unaudited) six months ended | (Unaudited) six months ended | (Audited) year ended | |
31 December 2025 | 31 December 2024 | 30 June 2025 | |
Group | Group | Group | |
NZ$000 | NZ$000 | NZ$000 | |
Reconciliation of profit for the period to cash flows from operating activities | |||
Profit for the period | 70,214 | 60,198 | 173,373 |
Items classified as investing/financing activities: | |||
(Gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment | 0 | 0 | 57 |
0 | 0 | 57 | |
Adjustments for non-cash and non-operating items | |||
Depreciation and amortisation expense | 22,844 | 21,760 | 42,925 |
(Decrease)/increase in deferred taxation balances | (2,554) | (1,238) | (4,440) |
Share of profits retained by Equity Accounted | (4,618) | (3,244) | (6,189) |
Investees | |||
Gain on disposal of Equity Accounted Investees | 0 | 0 | (49,245) |
Other | 928 | 1,091 | 5,525 |
16,600 | 18,369 | (11,424) | |
Less movements in working capital | (9,022) | (5,012) | 9,975 |
Net cash flows from operating activities | 77,792 | 73,555 | 171,981 |
for the six months ended 31 December 2025
Reporting entity
Port of Tauranga Limited (the Parent Company) is a company incorporated and domiciled in New Zealand, registered under the Companies Act 1993 and listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX). It is an FMC reporting entity for the purposes of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013. The Parent Company, which is designated as profit-oriented for financial reporting purposes, is an issuer in terms of the Financial Reporting Act 2013.
The Unaudited Interim Financial Statements (the Financial Statements) for Port of Tauranga Limited comprise the Port of Tauranga Limited, its Subsidiaries, and the Group's interest in Equity Accounted Investees (together referred to as the Group).
Basis of preparation
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with New Zealand Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (NZ GAAP) and New Zealand International Accounting Standard (NZ IAS) 34 Interim Financial Reporting. They do not include all information required for full annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements and related notes included in Port of Tauranga Limited's Integrated Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those followed in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Accounting estimates and judgements
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with NZ IAS 34 requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
In preparing these financial statements, the significant judgements made by management in applying the Group's accounting policies and the key sources of estimation and uncertainty, were the same as those applied to the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
Segment information
The Group determines and presents operating segments based on the information that is internally provided to the Chief Executive, who is the Group's Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), as defined by NZ IFRS 8 Operating Segments.
The Group operates in three main reportable segments, being:
Port operations: This consists of providing and managing port services, and cargo handling facilities through the Port of Tauranga Limited and Timaru Container Terminal Limited. Port terminals and bulk operations have been aggregated together within the Port Operations segment, due to the similarities in economic characteristics, customers, nature of products and processes, and risks.
Property services: This consists of managing and maintaining the Port of Tauranga Limited's property assets.
Logistics services: This consists of the contracted terminal operations and logistics activities of QM Logistics NZ Limited (formerly known as Quality Marshalling (Mount Maunganui) Limited (QM)).
The three main business segments are managed separately as they provide different services to customers and have their own operational and marketing requirements.
The remaining activities of the Group are not allocated to individual business segments. The Group operates in one geographical area, that being New Zealand.
Due to the significant shared cost base of the Port activities, operating costs, measures of profitability, assets and liabilities are aggregated and are not reported to the CODM at a segment level, but rather at a port level, as all business decisions are made at a "whole port level".
Segment information (continued)
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2025
Port operations
Group NZ$000
Property services
Group NZ$000
Logistics services
Group NZ$000
Unallocated*
Group NZ$000
Inter segment
Group NZ$000
Group NZ$000
Revenue (external)
216,836
25,284
1,534
0
0
243,654
Inter segment revenue
0
47
11,521
0
(11,568)
0
Total segment revenue
216,836
25,331
13,055
0
(11,568)
243,654
Other income and expenditure:
Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees
0
0
0
4,618
0
4,618
Interest income
0
0
0
1,202
0
1,202
Other income
0
0
0
710
(236)
474
Interest expense
0
0
0
(9,799)
0
(9,799)
Depreciation and amortisation expense
0
0
(457)
(22,387)
0
(22,844)
Other unallocated expenditure
0
0
(10,316)
(123,240)
11,804
(121,752)
Income tax expense
0
0
(634)
(24,705)
0
(25,339)
Total other income and expenditure
0
0
(11,407)
(173,601)
11,568
(173,440)
Total segment result
216,836
25,331
1,648
(173,601)
0
70,214
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2024
Revenue (external)
199,856
23,521
1,304
0
0
224,681
Inter segment revenue
0
44
10,357
0
(10,401)
0
Total segment revenue
199,856
23,565
11,661
0
(10,401)
224,681
Other income and expenditure:
Share of profit from Equity Accounted Investees
0
0
0
3,243
0
3,243
Interest income
0
0
0
341
0
341
Other income
0
0
0
551
(234)
317
Interest expense
0
0
0
(10,945)
0
(10,945)
Depreciation and amortisation expense
0
0
(591)
(21,168)
0
(21,759)
Other unallocated expenditure
0
0
(8,950)
(115,584)
10,635
(113,899)
Income tax expense
0
0
(594)
(21,187)
0
(21,781)
Total other income and expenditure
0
0
(10,135)
(164,749)
10,401
(164,483)
Total segment result
199,856
23,565
1,526
(164,749)
0
60,198
*Operating costs are not allocated to individual business segments within the Parent Company.
Operating revenue
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
six months ended
six months ended
31 December 2025
31 December 2024
Group
Group
NZ$000
NZ$000
Revenue from contracts with customers
Container terminal revenue
146,579
135,213
Multi cargo revenue
44,587
40,415
Marine services revenue
27,204
25,532
218,370
201,160
Other revenue
Rental revenue
25,284
23,521
Other income
474
317
Total operating revenue
244,128
224,998
Finance expenses
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2025
Group NZ$000
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2024
Group NZ$000
Interest expense on borrowings Less:
Interest capitalised to property, plant and equipment
8,687
(242)
9,850
(456)
8,445
9,394
Interest expense on lease liabilities
1,349
1,363
Ineffective portion of change in fair value of cash flow hedge
0
136
Change in fair value of hedged risk
5
52
Total finance expenses
9,799
10,945
Dividends
The following dividends were paid by the Group:
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2025
Group NZ$000
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2024
Group NZ$000
Final dividend of 9.7 cents per share (2024: 8.7 cents per share)
65,991
59,183
Total dividends paid
65,991
59,183
Refer to note 13 for subsequent event disclosure of interim dividend declared.
Property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions and disposals
During the six months ended 31 December 2025, the Group acquired assets with a cost of
$22.608 million.
Loans and borrowings
(Unaudited) 31 December 2025 Carrying Value
Group NZ$000
(Unaudited) 31 December 2024 Carrying Value
Group NZ$000
Commercial papers
295,000
190,000
Standby revolving cash advance facility
105,000
80,000
Fixed rate bonds
98,707
197,374
Total loans and borrowings
498,707
467,374
Current
365,000
300,000
Non-current
133,707
167,374
Total loans and borrowings
498,707
467,374
As at 31 December 2025 the Group's current liabilities exceed the Group's current assets. Despite this fact, the Group does not have any liquidity or working capital concerns as $395 million (2024: $320 million) of the term standby revolving cash advance facility remains undrawn. Within the term facility, with maturity dates greater than 12 months, $75 million matures 30 June 2027,
$40 million matures 31 December 2027, $50 million matures 30 September 2028, $100 million matures 31 December 2029 and $130 million matures 31 December 2030.
Related party transactions and balances
Related party transactions and balances with related parties:
(Unaudited)
Transactions with Directors and Members of the Executive Leadership Team
The Group does not provide any non-cash benefits to Directors in addition to their Directors' fees.
six months ended 31 December 2025
Group NZ$000
six months ended 31 December 2024
Group NZ$000
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2025
Group
(Unaudited) six months ended 31 December 2024
Group
NZ$000
NZ$000
Transactions and balances with Equity Accounted Investees
Services provided to Port of Tauranga Limited
1,573
305
Directors
Services provided by Port of Tauranga Limited
2,107
1,654
Directors' fees recognised during the period
542
514
Accounts receivable by Port of Tauranga Limited
13
483
Accounts payable by Port of Tauranga Limited
176
86
Members of the Executive Leadership Team
Advances by Port of Tauranga Limited
38,205
1,400
Salaries and short-term employee benefits recognised during the period
2,602
2,606
(Unaudited)
434
Services provided by QM Logistics NZ Limited
560
601
Accounts receivable by QM Logistics NZ Limited
118
179
Services provided to Timaru Container Terminal Limited
1,626
1,674
Share based payments recognised during the period 287
Services provided by Timaru Container Terminal Limited
43
119
Accounts receivable by Timaru Container Terminal Limited
0
90
(Unaudited) six months ended
(Unaudited) six months ended
Accounts payable by Timaru Container Terminal Limited
111
19
31 December 2025
31 December 2024
Group
Group
Commitments
During the six months ended 31 December 2025, the Group entered into transactions with companies in which Group Directors hold directorships. These directorships have not resulted in the Group having significant influence or control over the operations, policies, or key decisions of these companies.
No related party debts have been written off or forgiven during the period.
Controlling entity
Quayside Securities Limited owns 54.14% (as at 31 December 2024: 54.14%) of the issued ordinary shares in Port of Tauranga Limited.
Quayside Securities Limited is beneficially owned by Bay of Plenty Regional Council, the Ultimate Controlling Party. Transactions with the Ultimate Controlling Party during the period include services provided to Port of Tauranga Limited $0.367 million (six months ended 31 December 2024: $0.179 million).
Capital commitments
NZ$000
29,902
NZ$000
Estimated capital commitments for the Group contracted for at the reporting date but not provided for
5,711
13 Subsequent events
Interim dividend
An interim dividend of 8.0 cents per share has been declared subsequent to reporting date.
Fast-track application
On 20 January 2026, Port of Tauranga Limited lodged another application under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 for the development of Stella Passage in Te Awanui Harbour.
The reapplication follows the passing of the Fast-track Approvals Amendments Act in December 2025, which corrected a legislative drafting error in the Schedule 2 description of the project.
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Independent auditor's review report
Independent auditor's review report
To the shareholders of Port of Tauranga Limited
Report on interim consolidated financial statements for the six months ended 31 December 2025
The Auditor-General is the auditor of Port of Tauranga Limited (the "Group"). The Auditor-General has appointed me, Glenn Keaney, using the staff and resources of KPMG, to carry out the review of the interim consolidated financial statements of the Group on his behalf.
Conclusion
We have completed a review of the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of the Group on pages 9 to 17, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as at 31 December 2025, and the consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of comprehensive income, consolidated statement of changes in equity and consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended on
that date, and the notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim consolidated financial statements of the Group do not present fairly, in all material respects, the Company and Group's financial position as at 31 December 2025 and its financial performance and cash flows for the six-month period then ended and comply with New Zealand Equivalent to International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting (NZ IAS 34) issued by the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board.
Basis for conclusion
We conducted our review of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) Review of Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity ('NZ SRE 2410 (Revised)'). Our responsibilities are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Review of the Interim Financial Statements section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the independence requirements of the Auditor-General's Auditing Standards, which incorporate the independence requirements of Professional and Ethical Standard 1 International Code of Ethics for Assurance Practitioners issued by the New Zealand Auditing
and Assurance Standards Board.
In addition to the audit we have carried out engagements in the area of agreed upon procedures over the long-term incentive plan and climate related assurance, which are compatible with those independence requirements. Other than the audit and these engagements, we have no relationship with, or interests in, Port of Tauranga Limited or any of its subsidiaries.
Use of this independent auditor's review report
This report is made solely to the shareholders. Our review work has been undertaken so that we might state to the shareholders those matters we are required to state to them in the independent auditor's review report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept
or assume responsibility to anyone other than the shareholders for our review work, this report, or any of the conclusions we have formed.
The Directors' responsibilities for the interim consolidated financial statements
The Directors are responsible, on behalf of the Group, for the preparation and fair presentation of these interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting and for such internal control as the Directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation and fair presentation of the interim consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. The Directors are also responsible for the publication of the interim financial statements, whether in printed or electronic form.
Auditor's responsibilities for the review of the interim consolidated financial statements
Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on the interim financial statements based on our review. NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) requires us to conclude whether anything has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, are not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with NZ IAS 34 Interim Financial Reporting.
A review of the interim consolidated financial statements in accordance with NZ SRE 2410 (Revised) is a limited assurance engagement. We perform procedures, primarily consisting of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. The procedures performed in a review are substantially less than those performed in an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (New Zealand) and consequently does not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion on these interim financial statements.
Glenn Keaney
KPMG
On behalf of the Auditor-General Wellington, New Zealand
26 February 2026
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Company directory
Company directory
Registered Directors
J C Hoare
Chair
A M Andrew D J Bracewell
S A Campbell* D W Leeder
Sir Robert McLeod KNZM
J B Stevens F S Whineray
*Note: Mr S A Campbell was appointed to the Board as part of the Institute of Directors' Future Director programme, for a term
of 18 months commencing 1 October 2024.
Executive
L E Sampson
Chief Executive
M J Dyer
GM Corporate Services
B J Hamill
GM Commercial
S R Kebbell
Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary
P M Kirk
GM Health and Safety
D A Kneebone
GM Property and Infrastructure
R A Lockley
GM Communications
Registered office
Salisbury Avenue Mount Maunganui
Private Bag 12504 Tauranga Mail Centre Tauranga 3143
New Zealand
Telephone 07 572 8899
Email marketing@port-tauranga.co.nz Website https://www.port-tauranga.co.nz
Auditors
KPMG
Tauranga
(On behalf of the Auditor-General)
Solicitors
Holland Beckett Tauranga
Bankers
ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited Bank of New Zealand Commonwealth Bank of Australia
China Construction Bank (New Zealand) Limited
Credit rating agency
S&P Global (Standard & Poor's) Australia
Port of Tauranga Limited's rating: A-/Stable/A-2
Share registry
For enquiries about share transactions, change of address or dividend payments contact:
MUFG Pension and Market Services Limited PO Box 91976
Victoria Street West Auckland 1142 New Zealand
Telephone 09 375 5998
Facsimile 09 375 5990
Email enquiries.nz@cm.mpms.mufg.com Website https://www.mpms.mufg.com
Copies of the Integrated Annual Report and Market Update (which replaced the Interim Report) are available from our website.
Financial calendar
20 March 2026 Interim dividend payment
30 June 2026 Financial year end
28 August 2026 Annual results
announcement
2 October 2026 Final dividend payment
29 October 2026 Annual meeting
26 February 2027 Half year results
announcement
International Standard Serial Numbers
ISSN 2744-6530 (Print)
ISSN 2744-6549 (Online)
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