Port of Tauranga is the port of Tauranga, New Zealand. It is the largest port in the country both in terms of total cargo volume, and in terms of container throughput with container volumes exceeding 950,000 TEU's (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units). The port is operated by Port of Tauranga Ltd (NZX: POT).The port is located in a natural harbour protected by Mount Maunganui and Matakana Island, and is the only natural harbour between Auckland and Wellington offering good shelter in all weather.[2] As of 2016 the Port of Tauranga employs 194 permanent staff and 25 casual staff.