19th April 2024 Marine / Maritime NZMaritime New Zealand, the Coastguard and harbourmasters are warning boaties to be aware of the dangers surrounding sandbars.
10th April 2024 Marine / Moana MarkThe new operator certification aims to support research, such as data collection on marine animals by Kaikōura’s numerous tourism vessels.
2nd April 2024 Marine / PerspectivesMarine protected areas are not only good for fisheries, their diverse habitats can generate billions of dollars in tourism revenue every year.
2nd April 2024 Environment / MarineThe government has scrapped a bill to create an ocean sanctuary near the Kermadec Islands.
21st February 2024 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation says it is seeing a rise in complaints about jet skis and boats getting too close to marine mammals.
20th February 2024 Marine / SeaweekThe national Seaweek celebration is returning in March with a range of activities on offer around the country.
1st December 2023 Development / MarineTauranga City Council has begun construction on a living seawall that will foster marine life and biodiversity whilst protecting the coastline.
29th November 2023 MarineGisborne District Council has placed warning signs across the region’s coastline about the chance of woody debris and floating logs in the water after the weekend’s bad weather.
23rd November 2023 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is deploying a new patrol boat to monitor and protect marine reserves around Tasman Bay near Nelson.
23rd November 2023 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is asking people to keep an eye out for a humpback whale possibly caught in a cray pot line somewhere between Northland and Auckland.
16th November 2023 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is encouraging people heading out on the water for fishing, diving and boating activities to keep an eye out for protected species and accidental catches.
8th November 2023 Marine / WaterWaikato Regional Council has begun weekly water monitoring at Waikato and Coromandel beaches to ensure they are suitable for swimming and recreation.
1st November 2023 MarineThe Otago Regional Harbourmaster team will be out on the water this summer patrolling Lake Dunstan and other lakes in the region to ensure all boaties stay safe.
20th October 2023 Biosecurity / MarineBoaties heading out on Waikato and Bay of Plenty waters over Labour Weekend are being urged to keep their vessels clean and avoid spreading invasive pests such as the freshwater gold clam.
6th October 2023 MarineSix new marine reserves will be established between Oamaru and The Catlins to better protect the ocean and biodiversity.
21st September 2023 Marine / Maritime NZFive people on a birdwatching trip near Kaikōura died after being trapped and exposed to petrol fumes.
15th September 2023 Marine“No take” recreational and commercial fishing zones has been put in place across parts of Northland.
31st August 2023 Marine / RegulationA bill to protect the Hauraki Gulf has passed its first reading in parliament.
23rd August 2023 MarineWWF New Zealand says tourism is a potential beneficiary of new legislation to protect and restore the Hauraki Gulf.
11th August 2023 DOC / MarineChristchurch operator Jet Junkies has pulled its application for jet ski tours to view marine mammals in Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.
10th August 2023 Environment / MarineConservation and environment groups have welcomed the government’s plan to nearly triple the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.
9th August 2023 MarineThe government is nearly tripling the Hauraki Gulf protection area with 19 new marine protection areas.
4th August 2023 Marine / TAICTAIC urges Maritime NZ to rectify what it calls potentially fatal safety flaws in commercial boat fuel systems.
31st July 2023 Marine / RegulationThe Green Party has lodged a members’ bill to help protect marine mammals.
19th July 2023 Marine / WildlifeTourism operators working alongside marine wildlife are invited to learn about a new way of approaching risk and safety when engaging in such activities.
28th June 2023 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is requesting people who head out on the water this winter to pick up loose fishing items and protect migrating whales.
23rd June 2023 MarineThe annual whale and dolphin count is back this weekend with the Cetacean Census taking place at coastal areas around the country.
26th May 2023 Marine / MaritimeMarlborough District Council will open submissions on a new navigation bylaw for maritime safety from next week.
22nd May 2023 Biosecurity / MarineBiosecurity New Zealand is warning the public about spreading the exotic Caulerpa brachypus seaweed and urging boaties and fishers to thoroughly clean their equipment.
15th May 2023 Government / MarineCoastguard 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.
1st May 2023 Marine / OpinionQuieter boats could help to deliver more enjoyable guest experience for whale-watching operators, their guests, and the whales themselves.
21st April 2023 MarineBoaties and jetskiers around Gisborne and the East Coast are being urged to keep an eye out for logs and debris around the sea.
19th April 2023 Kelly Tarlton's / MarineA new initiative hopes to restore the Hauraki Gulf’s mussel beds back to their former abundance.
16th February 2023 Marine / WildlifeDolphin 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.
24th November 2022 KJet / MarineThe first stage of the $20m Queenstown Marina will officially open this week, offering 85 berths for use complemented by 17 floating buildings.
23rd November 2022 Marine / QLDCQueenstown Lakes District Council is installing more signage and observing how people use ski lanes to protect boat users and swimmers around waterways this summer.
25th October 2022 Black Cat Cruises / MarineCruise ships appear to have affected the distribution of Hector’s dolphins at the popular destination.
14th October 2022 MarineCoastal habitats, biodiversity, infrastructure and communities are at increased risk of climate-related changes associated with rising sea levels, according to a new report.
13th October 2022 MarineThe government is introducing tougher fishing measures to protect the vulnerable South Island Hector’s dolphins.
22nd September 2022 MarineA grand masterplan is on the cards to turn Nelson Marina into a haven for boaties and the community alike, says Nelson City Council.
19th September 2022 Climate / MarineClimate 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.
7th September 2022 MarineAuckland Council is calling for potential suppliers interested in providing an economic valuation of the Hauraki Gulf as a natural capital asset.
7th September 2022 DOC / MarineA 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.
6th September 2022 DOC / MarineA new marine reserve monitoring system and a network of rangers will make up the government’s new Marine Monitoring and Reporting framework.
2nd September 2022 Marine / Maritime NZMaritime 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.
23rd August 2022 MarineA 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.
19th August 2022 Marine / OpinionThe effects of climate change on ocean temperatures could force great whales to disappear from New Zealand’s waters.
16th August 2022 Marine / OpinionA “beneficiary pays” approach to tourism could support local communities and conservation efforts.
15th August 2022 Environment / MarineTohorā southern right whales are taking longer to re-establish a habitat in mainland waters, scientists at the University of Auckland have found.
5th August 2022 Development / MarineTourism Minister Stuart Nash has cut the ribbon for the renovated Whakatāne wharf and broken ground on work to construct the new Commercial Boat Harbour.
