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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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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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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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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