Five people on board a small run-about were lucky to escape with their lives when their vessel ‘Hustler’ sunk between Matiu/Somes Island and Seaview Wharf.
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Boaties urged to help stop spread invasive seaweed in Hauraki Gulf
Boaties are being asked to help stop the spread of a fast-growing, non-native seaweed – exotic Caulerpa - in the Hauraki Gulf.
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Ranging operation catches out several anglers at canals
Several sports fishing offences have been detected at the Mackenzie hydro canals.
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Boating in the bay? Remember rules around the Motiti Protection Area
Bay of Plenty Regional Council is reminding resident and visiting fishers to please remember the rules around the Motiti Protection Area.
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Busy summer for Police maritime unit
With too many people still having a lax attitude toward water safety, Wellington's Maritime Police Sergeant Richard Kennedy says a frustrating number of call outs could be avoided.
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Auckland Regatta cancelled in wake of severe flooding
Due to the devastating floods, the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta has been cancelled for the second time in its 183-year history.
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New app to help protect Aoteroa wildlife
MAUI63 and Microsoft have announced the launch of a new app to help protect Aotearoa's whales, dolphins, and seals.
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Bay Of Islands Sailing Week still going strong after 20 years
Bay of Islands Sailing Week has celebrated its 20th anniversary.
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Operation Neptune in full swing
Operation Neptune has been patrolling Waikato waters to educate the public about maritime safety.
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Harbourmaster patrol stats stark reminder of ocean danger
The use of excessive speed and a lack of lifejackets from recreational boat users continue to provide headaches for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Harbourmaster team.
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Catch limits introduced for Northland rock lobster
Fisheries New Zealand is inviting people to have their say on proposed catch limits and settings for the Northland rock lobster fishery, known as CRA 1.
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Travel clean and pest-free on the waterways this summer
Marlborough District Council is reminding boaties and other water users to clean their gear while out on the water this summer.
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Two skippers fined for collision due to watch keep failures
A collision between two vessels 50 nautical miles off the West Coast of the North Island is being put down to a failure to keep watch.
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Coastguard urges safety at bar crossings
The Coastguard is urging safety at bar crossings across the country, hoping to avoid similar tragedies to last year.
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Successful safer boating pilot programme for iwi And hapū
Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s Harbourmaster has completed a pilot education programme providing safer boating training specific to the needs of individual iwi and hapū.
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Govt refuses to meet Water Safety New Zealand over lifejacket rules
Water Safety New Zealand says the government will not meet to discuss changes to lifejacket legislation until after the summer period.
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Environment Court endorses moana rāhui tapu
Two rāhui tapu areas will be established in Northland after a ruling by the Environment Court.
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Auckland Boat Show brings sea trials to city
The Auckland Boat Show kicks off in March 2023, bringing sea trials and innovative new releases to the heart of central Auckland.
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Efforts to control lakeweed underway in Central Otago
Work to tackle an invasive aquatic weed is underway in Lake Wānaka and Lake Dunstan before an influx of visitors this summer.
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Greater focus on ski lanes to protect lake users over summer
Queenstown Lakes District Council is putting the spotlight on ski lanes to protect lake users over the summer.
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