Port Taranaki 'explosions' were regular maintenanceSIMON O'CONNOR/Fairfax NZ The 'explosions' at Port Taranaki were ... Explosions heard in New Plymouth turned out to be regular maintenance work at the city's port. Port Taranaki chief executive Guy Roper said staff and contractors removed four timber piles at the end of Blyde Wharf on Monday to keep the wharves in good working condition. pipguthrie Port Taranaki chief executive Guy Roper said the noise was just the work of regular maintenance. READ MORE:* Port Taranaki chimney winner chosen* Port Taranaki directors' fees budget increased"The resultant loud sound comes from the pile imploding and breaking off at ground level."

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