Port Charges
The Chatham Islands relies on shipping for essential resources, like diesel for the electricity grid and fuel for air services.
The main port is at Waitangi and features:
- a 163-metre breakwater made of 4000 interlocking concrete blocks, designed to protect the wharf from the impact of incoming waves
- 10,700 square metres of port area
- a 90-metre long cargo wharf
- a 35 metre fishermen’s wharf
- water tanks for 100 cattle.
Waitangi Wharf Coastal Process Monitoring Report Tonkin + Taylor December 2020 [PDF, 16 MB]
The Council also has wharves at Owenga, Kaingaroa, Port Hutt and Flower Pot on Pitt Island.
Port charges
Port charges are payable to the Chatham Islands Council - via online banking, telephone banking, post, or in person. Please refer to the Your Rates page for more information on these payment options.
Fee Type | Description | 2023/24 Fee GST Inclusive |
Waitangi | Per year | $3,630 |
Owenga | Per year | $3,025 |
Kaingaroa | Per year | $2,418 |
Port Hutt | Per year | $2,418 |
Flower Pot | Per year | $607 |
Permission of Harbourmaster – Oil Tanker | $122 | |
Application for Exemption | $73 | |
Application for Suspension | $303 | |
Application for Reservation | $303 |
Cruise ship charges
Cruise ships are charged $44 per passenger, per visit.
Cruise ship charges are payable to the Chatham Islands Council - via online banking, telephone banking, post, or in person. Please refer to the Your Rates page for more information on these payment options.