With thousands of people expected to take to the water this summer, Waikato Regional Council maritime officers will be out and about promoting boating safety.
“Operation Neptune is about providing a
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New Zealand wins closest SailGP final ever
New Zealand secured a Persian Gulf victory in the closest three-boat final of the season, narrowly beating Australia after a last-minute penalty cost Canada the win.
This triumph propelled New Zealand
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Hato Hone St John urges water safety this summer
As summer approaches, Hato Hone St John urges everyone to stay safe around water, whether at the beach, swimming holes, or backyard pools, and to look out for whānau and friends.
Last year, Hato Hone
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Boaties: Keep it clean down below this summer
Keeping boat hulls and anchors clean is the best way to protect Hawke’s Bay waters and reduce the risk of introducing or spreading unwanted marine pests.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Senior Biodiversity
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Prosecution a reminder to recreational skippers – Maritime NZ
The recent sentencing of a recreational skipper in the Christchurch District Court serves as a stark reminder to fellow boat enthusiasts, says Maritime New Zealand.
Last month, the skipper of the power
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Surf Lifesaving New Zealand launches Operation Flotation
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has launched Operation Flotation, aimed at decreasing the number of drownings along New Zealand’s coast and inland waterways.
For many New Zealanders, the beach is one of
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New controls at Aotea Great Barrier Island to combat seaweed spread
Biosecurity New Zealand is updating controls on anchoring and fishing at Aotea Great Barrier Island to help prevent the spread of the exotic Caulerpa seaweed.
Caulerpa can form large underwater fields,
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Fish & Game welcomes Waikato wake boat restrictions
Biosecurity New Zealand has issued a new biosecurity rule for wake boats used on a stretch of the Waikato River in a bid to prevent the spread of the pest into other areas.
In August, a report by Biosecurity
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Early entries encouraged for Bay Of Islands Sailing Week
Competitors are being urged to get their entry in early for the 2024 Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta.
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Water users urged to check water quality before diving in this summer
Swimmers are urged to stay up to date on the quality of their favourite South Canterbury lakes, rivers and beaches to confirm they’re safe to swim in this summer.
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