Portland, New Zealand
Portland | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Portland | |
| Coordinates: 35°47′47″S 174°19′29″E / 35.79639°S 174.32472°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Whangarei District |
| Ward | Bream Bay Ward |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Whangarei District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Whangārei | Ken Couper |
| • Whangārei MP | Shane Reti |
| • Te Tai Tokerau MP | Mariameno Kapa-Kingi |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.12 km2 (4.68 sq mi) |
| Population (2023 Census) | |
• Total | 483 |
| • Density | 39.9/km2 (103/sq mi) |
Portland is a locality on the western side of Whangārei Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. Whangārei is about 10 km to the north. Tikorangi is a hill to the west with a summit 161 m above sea level.
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.