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Maritime NZ decides not to prosecute over fatal capsizing likely caused by whale
21 Sep 2023   /

Maritime NZ decides not to prosecute over fatal capsizing likely caused by whale

Five people on a birdwatching trip near Kaikōura died after being trapped and exposed to petrol fumes.


“No take” fishing zones in place around Northland
15 Sep 2023  

“No take” fishing zones in place around Northland

“No take” recreational and commercial fishing zones has been put in place across parts of Northland.


Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading
31 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection bill passes first reading

A bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.


Tourism to benefit from new Hauraki Gulf plan – WWF
23 Aug 2023  

Tourism to benefit from new Hauraki Gulf plan – WWF

WWF New Zealand says tourism is a potential beneficiary of new legislation to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf.


Jet ski operator scraps plans for dolphin tours
11 Aug 2023   /

Jet ski operator scraps plans for dolphin tours

Christchurch operator Jet Junkies has pulled its application for jet ski tours to view marine mammals in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.


Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed
10 Aug 2023   /

Hauraki Gulf protection plan welcomed

Conservation and environment groups have welcomed the government’s plan to nearly triple the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area
9 Aug 2023  

Govt triples Hauraki Gulf protection area

The government is nearly tripling the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.


Commercial boat concerns after fatalities following whale collision
4 Aug 2023   /

Commercial boat concerns after fatalities following whale collision

TAIC urges Maritime NZ to rectify what it calls potentially fatal safety flaws in commercial boat fuel systems.


Greens seek better protection for dolphins
31 Jul 2023   /

Greens seek better protection for dolphins

The Green Party has lodged a members’ bill to help protect marine mammals.


Event explores tourism’s relationship with marine wildlife
19 Jul 2023   /

Event explores tourism’s relationship with marine wildlife

Tourism operators working alongside marine wildlife are invited to learn about a new way of approaching risk and safety when engaging in such activities.


Public urged to clear up fishing debris to protect whales
28 Jun 2023   /

Public urged to clear up fishing debris to protect whales

The Department of Conservation is requesting people who head out on the water this winter to pick up loose fishing items and protect migrating whales.


Whale, dolphin count returns
23 Jun 2023  

Whale, dolphin count returns

The annual whale and dolphin count is back this weekend with the Cetacean Census taking place at coastal areas around the country.


Marlborough navigation bylaw changes up for submissions
26 May 2023   /

Marlborough navigation bylaw changes up for submissions

Marlborough District Council will open submissions on a new navigation bylaw for maritime safety from next week.


Boaties, fishers urged to help stop spread of exotic seaweed
22 May 2023   /

Boaties, fishers urged to help stop spread of exotic seaweed

Biosecurity New Zealand is warning the public about spreading the exotic Caulerpa brachypus seaweed and urging boaties and fishers to thoroughly clean their equipment.


TAIC, Coastguard urge govt to review lifejacket law
15 May 2023   /

TAIC, Coastguard urge govt to review lifejacket law

Coastguard New Zealand is urging the government to make urgent changes to boat safety legislation and make it mandatory for all people to wear lifejackets on vessels under 6m in length.


Perspectives: The quest for quieter whale watching
1 May 2023   /

Perspectives: The quest for quieter whale watching

Quieter boats could help to deliver more enjoyable guest experience for whale-watching operators, their guests, and the whales themselves.


Gisborne boaties warned to watch for logs, debris
21 Apr 2023  

Gisborne boaties warned to watch for logs, debris

Boaties and jetskiers around Gisborne and the East Coast are being urged to keep an eye out for logs and debris around the sea.


Kelly Tarlton’s partnership hopes to re-mussel Hauraki Gulf
19 Apr 2023   /

Kelly Tarlton’s partnership hopes to re-mussel Hauraki Gulf

A new initiative hopes to restore the Hauraki Gulf’s mussel beds back to their former abundance.


Call for more protection for dolphins
16 Feb 2023   /

Call for more protection for dolphins

Dolphin advocates want to see more action to protect Hector’s dolphins after a Department of Conservation report noted the deaths of a mother and calf killed by a trawl net.


Queenstown Marina opens, KJet anchor tenant
24 Nov 2022   /

Queenstown Marina opens, KJet anchor tenant

The first stage of the $20m Queenstown Marina will officially open this week, offering 85 berths for use complemented by 17 floating buildings.


Ski lane enforcement this summer at Southern Lakes
23 Nov 2022   /

Ski lane enforcement this summer at Southern Lakes

Queenstown Lakes District Council is installing more signage and observing how people use ski lanes to protect boat users and swimmers around waterways this summer.


Yes, dolphins have moved further from Akaroa but we see them on 98% of cruises – operator
25 Oct 2022   /

Yes, dolphins have moved further from Akaroa but we see them on 98% of cruises – operator

Cruise ships appear to have affected the distribution of Hector’s dolphins at the popular destination.


Climate effects on sea threaten NZ’s cultural sites, biodiversity – report
14 Oct 2022  

Climate effects on sea threaten NZ’s cultural sites, biodiversity – report

Coastal habitats, biodiversity, infrastructure and communities are at increased risk of climate-related changes associated with rising sea levels, according to a new report.


Govt increases protections for Hector’s dolphins
13 Oct 2022  

Govt increases protections for Hector’s dolphins

The government is introducing tougher fishing measures to protect the vulnerable South Island Hector’s dolphins.


Nelson to sign off on marina masterplan
22 Sep 2022  

Nelson to sign off on marina masterplan

A grand masterplan is on the cards to turn Nelson Marina into a haven for boaties and the community alike, says Nelson City Council.


Climate change a threat to marine mammals’ food supply – DOC
19 Sep 2022   /

Climate change a threat to marine mammals’ food supply – DOC

Climate change could have a major impact on New Zealand’s marine mammals, with food supply identified as the biggest threat in a new report by the Department of Conservation.


Auckland puts out call for value of Hauraki Gulf
7 Sep 2022  

Auckland puts out call for value of Hauraki Gulf

Auckland Council is calling for potential suppliers interested in providing an economic valuation of the Hauraki Gulf as a natural capital asset.


DOC seeks reports of rare Northland Hector’s dolphin sightings
7 Sep 2022   /

DOC seeks reports of rare Northland Hector’s dolphin sightings

A Hector’s dolphin has been spotted off the coastline around Northland and Auckland and the Department of Conservation is urging people in the area to report any sightings.


Rangers recruited in new marine reserve plan
6 Sep 2022   /

Rangers recruited in new marine reserve plan

A new marine reserve monitoring system and a network of rangers will make up the government’s new Marine Monitoring and Reporting framework.


New guidance for commercial jet boat operators
2 Sep 2022   /

New guidance for commercial jet boat operators

Maritime New Zealand and the New Zealand Commercial Jet Boating Association have unveiled new guidance to promote common standards for jet boat maintenance and improve safety on and off the water.


Feedback sought on Fiordland fishing changes
23 Aug 2022  

Feedback sought on Fiordland fishing changes

A proposal to change recreational fishing rules around the Fiordland Marine Area could include daily limits on many fish species, temporary closure of fisheries, and a change to boundary lines where activities can take place.


Perspectives: Could climate change put NZ’s whale watching at risk?
19 Aug 2022   /

Perspectives: Could climate change put NZ’s whale watching at risk?

The effects of climate change on ocean temperatures could force great whales to disappear from New Zealand’s waters.


Perspectives: The role of tourism levies in marine conservation
16 Aug 2022   /

Perspectives: The role of tourism levies in marine conservation

A “beneficiary pays” approach to tourism could support local communities and conservation efforts.


Social media helps track rare whales
15 Aug 2022   /

Social media helps track rare whales

Tohorā southern right whales are taking longer to re-establish a habitat in mainland waters, scientists at the University of Auckland have found.


Nash launches wharf, inspects visitor centre project
5 Aug 2022   /

Nash launches wharf, inspects visitor centre project

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has cut the ribbon for the renovated Whakatāne wharf and broken ground on work to construct the new Commercial Boat Harbour.


DOC seeks feedback on shark conservation plan
3 Aug 2022   /

DOC seeks feedback on shark conservation plan

The draft National Plan of Action Sharks 2022 focuses on conservation, management, and sustainability of sharks caught in New Zealand waters.


DOC seeks seal sightings in Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel
7 Jul 2022   /

DOC seeks seal sightings in Hauraki Gulf, Coromandel

Visitors and residents around the Hauraki Gulf and Coromandel are being asked to keep an eye for kekeno or New Zealand fur seals overthe next three months.


Whale, dolphin nationwide count to start
17 Jun 2022  

Whale, dolphin nationwide count to start

Keen whale and dolphin watchers will be keeping a close eye on the ocean this weekend as part of Cetacean Spotting’s third nationwide citizen scientist cetacean survey.


Nelson unveils 15-year marina masterplan
10 Jun 2022   /

Nelson unveils 15-year marina masterplan

Nelson City Council has set out a 15-year plan for a marina transformation that it says will help grow the local economy.


Guidance system to aid Marlborough Sounds navigation
13 May 2022   /

Guidance system to aid Marlborough Sounds navigation

Work is underway to provide real-time guidance on channel conditions through the Kura te Au/Tory Channel that links the North and South Islands.


Another Hector’s dolphin death – 15 in 6 months down south
11 May 2022   /

Another Hector’s dolphin death – 15 in 6 months down south

The Department of Conservation has reported the 15th dead Hector’s dolphin around the South Island since November last year.


Deep-sea cams explore life in Kaikōura Canyon
11 May 2022   /

Deep-sea cams explore life in Kaikōura Canyon

The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has conducted a survey of the Kaikōura Canyon to help the Department of Conservation understand more about marine life inside and outside Hikurangi Marine Reserve.


Goff proposes $122m for more electric ferries
27 Apr 2022   /

Goff proposes $122m for more electric ferries

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has welcomed the introduction of two fully electric ferries to the city’s public transport system from 2024, but he would like to add at least six additional ferries to the fleet.


Govt invests $27m in new electric fast ferries
26 Apr 2022   /

Govt invests $27m in new electric fast ferries

Auckland will have two fully-electric ferries transporting visitors and commuters around the harbour in 2024


Operators help support marine mammal sighting app
22 Apr 2022   /

Operators help support marine mammal sighting app

Donor rewards include trips with South Pacific Helicopters, Whale Watch Kaikōura, as well as luxury accommodation at Hapuku Lodge and Treehouses.


Maritime NZ calls for smart decisions after child injured
19 Apr 2022  

Maritime NZ calls for smart decisions after child injured

Maritime New Zealand is encouraging boaties to be aware of the risks when they are out on the water, and consider courses to manage potentially dangerous situations.


Explore Group expands in Hauraki Gulf, takes over Fullers360 island service
4 Apr 2022   /

Explore Group expands in Hauraki Gulf, takes over Fullers360 island service

The addition follows the launch of its Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise and Explore Motutapu products.


DOC to review submissions on proposed marine reserve at Waiheke
30 Mar 2022   /

DOC to review submissions on proposed marine reserve at Waiheke

The Department of Conservation will review public submissions on the proposed marine reserve at Hākaimangō – Matiatia on Waiheke Island.


Another dead Hector’s dolphin discovered
23 Mar 2022   /

Another dead Hector’s dolphin discovered

A dead Hector’s dolphin has been discovered on Christchurch’s New Brighton Beach last Saturday.


Watch: Hauraki Gulf Marine Park
22 Mar 2022   /

Watch: Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

So much to see and do in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, from DOC.