19th April 2024 Marine / Maritime NZMaritime New Zealand, the Coastguard and harbourmasters are warning boaties to be aware of the dangers surrounding sandbars.
21st September 2023 Marine / Maritime NZFive people on a birdwatching trip near Kaikōura died after being trapped and exposed to petrol fumes.
8th August 2023 Maritime NZMaritime New Zealand is calling on people to have their say on proposed changes to maritime and oil pollution levies.
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 June 2021 Maritime NZMaritime NZ is sending five safety advisors to the Cook Islands to support a safety campaign that ensures tourist and charter vessels are ready ahead of the July school holidays.
11th June 2021 Jet Boating / Maritime NZSkippers Canyon Jet has been fined $50,000 and ordered to pay $260,000 in reparations by Queenstown District Court for a jet boat crash that injured 10 people.
3rd February 2021 Maritime NZThe up-tick in beacon registrations in December was in line with more activity in January, as more Kiwis took to the outdoors over the holiday period.
25th November 2020 America's Cup / Maritime NZOperators intending to carry fare-paying passengers to watch the America’s Cup will need to be in a recognised safety system, says Maritime NZ.
11th March 2020 Jet Boating / Maritime NZMaritime New Zealand has filed health and safety charges against Otago jet boat company Skippers Canyon Jet.
