Country New Zealand District Whangarei District Population 993 (2006) | Region Northland Region Local time Saturday 5:48 AM | |
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Weather 16°C, Wind NW at 6 km/h, 92% Humidity | ||
Portland is a locality on the western side of Whangarei Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. Whangarei is about 10 km to the north. Tikorangi is a hill to the west with a summit 161 m above sea level.
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Map of Portland, New Zealand
The population of the Otaika-Portland area was 993 in the 2006 Census, an increase of 18 from 2001.
The major industry is Portland Cement, which is New Zealand's largest cement manufacturer. It has a specialised loading dock on the harbour, and quarries Tikorangi for lime.
History
The Portland Cement Works, which started on Limestone Island in Whangarei Harbour in 1885, moved to Portland in 1916. The Cement works is now owned by Golden Bay Cement, a division of Fletcher Building.
Historically, the town had a train station on the North Auckland Line.
Education
Portland School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1-6) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 56.