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Auckland’s port

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Auckland’s port

Built on land reclaimed from the sea, Auckland’s port is New Zealand’s second-largest. This view looks west over the Axis Fergusson container terminal and associated wharves, towards the central city.

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Ports of Auckland

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Margaret McClure, Auckland region – Overview, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/15833/aucklands-port (accessed 10 June 2026).

Story by Margaret McClure, published 2 March 2009, updated 1 August 2016.