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Lambton Harbour

The rise of container shipping in the 1970s moved port activity away from Lambton Harbour. The port was converted into a mix of public and private uses. In 2007 this process was continuing.

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Chris Maclean, 'Wellington places - Wellington Harbour', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/interactive/13458/lambton-harbour (accessed 19 March 2024)

Story by Chris Maclean, updated 1 Mar 2016