To access a Port Nelson site, every Port User must be approved on the Port Nelson Approved Port User Register (APUR). The APUR ensures that all Port Users meet our health and safety requirements before they can access the port, and that they understand and follow our Port User Safety Protocols while on port.
What do I need to provide to become a Port User?
The following process applies to all Port Users (new or renewing) seeking registration on the PNL Approved Port User Register.
Once a company has been approved on Port Nelson's APUR, shown in step one below, the company's individuals can apply for a port access card by completing an induction, as shown in step two.
All Port Users must be approved before they can do any work on any Port Nelson site.
Thank you for your interest in working with PNL, the documents below form part of our Port User Framework and must be complied with at all times.
- H&S and Wellbeing Policy [Last updated October 2023]
- Port User Safety Protocols [Last updated May 2025]
- Port User Drug & Alcohol Policy [Last updated March 2021]
- Port User License to Operate [Last Updated May 2025]
- PNL Traffic Management Plan [Last updated March 2025]
If you have any queries, please email portuser@portnelson.co.nz