13th May 2022 KiwiRail / MarineWork is underway to provide real-time guidance on channel conditions through the Kura te Au/Tory Channel that links the North and South Islands.
11th May 2022 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation has reported the 15th dead Hector’s dolphin around the South Island since November last year.
11th May 2022 DOC / MarineThe 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.
27th April 2022 EV / MarineAuckland 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.
26th April 2022 EV / MarineAuckland will have two fully-electric ferries transporting visitors and commuters around the harbour in 2024
22nd April 2022 Environment / MarineDonor rewards include trips with South Pacific Helicopters, Whale Watch Kaikōura, as well as luxury accommodation at Hapuku Lodge and Treehouses.
19th April 2022 MarineMaritime 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.
4th April 2022 Explore Group / MarineThe addition follows the launch of its Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise and Explore Motutapu products.
30th March 2022 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation will review public submissions on the proposed marine reserve at Hākaimangō – Matiatia on Waiheke Island.
23rd March 2022 DOC / MarineA dead Hector’s dolphin has been discovered on Christchurch’s New Brighton Beach last Saturday.
22nd March 2022 DOC / MarineSo much to see and do in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, from DOC.
15th March 2022 DOC / MarineThe 2,350-hectare marine reserve would span The Department of Conservation is seeking feedback on a proposal to establish a 2350-hectare marine reserve covering Hākaimangō Point to Matiatia Bay.
11th March 2022 Development / MarineThe Kōpū business and marine precinct has been granted consent to build a commercial working wharf and recreational boat ramp at a cost of $8.2m.
22nd February 2022 Art / MarineThe Whale Tales 2022 public art trail has launched in Auckland both in public spaces and as a virtual, interactive trail.
26th January 2022 MarinePure Salt NZ has applied for a permit to operate commercial marine mammal viewing at Fiordland, Foveaux Strait, and Stewart Island.
25th January 2022 Events / MarineThe Ports of Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will still go ahead as planned despite a flurry of event cancellations across the country after New Zealand moved into a red alert setting.
17th January 2022 Incident / MarineThe surge of waves that hit Northland on Saturday night has affected the berths of around 40 boats at the Tutukaka marina but one tourism operator managed to escape direct damage.
17th December 2021 Ferry / MarineThe southern hemisphere’s first fully electric, high speed commuter ferry launches today in Wellington.
16th December 2021 Marine / ResearchOnly 11% of New Zealand’s marine ecotourism operators saw an increase in revenue in the year to May 2021, according to a new report from the Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge.
16th December 2021 MarineWaikato Regional Council is urging boaties to be vigilant, with visitor numbers expected to spike this summer.
10th December 2021 EV / MarineFullers360 says it has invested more than $1m in a new plug-in electric hybrid ferry that will launch in 2023.
7th December 2021 Conservation / MarineA new calf has been born in the bottlenose dolphin pod that frequents the Bay of Islands, just ahead of the implementation of a new marine sanctuary in the area.
2nd December 2021 Data / MarineThe marine ecotourism sector has great potential to link back to community and local economic development, says Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge project co-leader Professor Simon Milne at AUT.
23rd November 2021 DOC / MarineCoromandel Ocean Adventures is applying to the Department of Conservation for a marine mammal viewing permit.
18th November 2021 DOC / MarineA marine mammal sanctuary to protect declining numbers of bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Island will come into force on 15 December.
18th October 2021 MarineOban-based boat tour and water taxi services firm Rakuira Charters is applying for permission to add another commercial vessel for the viewing of marine mammals around Stewart Island.
14th October 2021 MarineThe BBC is seeking approval from the Department of Conservation to film New Zealand false killer whales and oceanic bottlenose dolphins for a new wildlife series to be broadcast in 2024.
11th October 2021 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is reminding people to stay away from the five marine reserves in the Auckland region when going fishing under the more relaxed Covid-19 alert level 3 rules.
31st August 2021 MarineGreenpeace is calling for more protection of Māui dolphins after it was revealed there were only 54 of the marine creatures left.
25th August 2021 DOC / MarineBoaties cruising around Coromandel’s Mercury Islands are being told to stay home as New Zealand’s Covid-19 restrictions continue.
27th July 2021 Events / MarineAdditional improvements are being made to the Naval Point area in preparation for the SailGP event at Lyttelton Harbour on 29-30 January 2022.
8th July 2021 Cruise / MarineMaritime New Zealand is calling for feedback on draft Marine Protection Rules as part of plans for New Zealand to join an international convention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution from ships.
23rd June 2021 DOC / MarineIncreasing protected sea areas from the current 9.8% to 30% has the potential to boost marine tourism, says a Northland operator.
22nd June 2021 DOC / MarineDOC could restrict interactions with marine mammals and will assess the capacity for increased tourism under the new strategy.
27th May 2021 Border / MarineAustralian yachts can enter New Zealand waters within existing travel restrictions and under certain conditions, says the New Zealand Marine Industry Association.
31st March 2021 MarineSurge in recreational vessels partly to blame for dolphins leaving Bay of Islands, large operators support marine mammal sanctuary.
30th March 2021 Fullers360 / MarineDrop mitigated by Kiwi tourists exploring Hauraki Gulf more.
17th March 2021 MarineCompetition for whale watch customers could soon heat up.
12th March 2021 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation is asking for Waikato west coast boaties to continue to report Māui dolphin sightings.
11th March 2021 MarineConstruction has started on New Zealand’s first island destination marina at Waiheke’s Kennedy Point.
29th January 2021 MarineThe provisional preventable drowning toll for 2020 is 74.
27th January 2021 DOC / MarineBoaties should give animals plenty of space and always watch where they are going, DOC says.
19th October 2020 DOC / MarineThe Department of Conservation has appointed a new marine reserve ranger to help protect marine life in Tasman Bay’s two marine reserves.
13th October 2020 MarinePolice are warning the public to use common sense and be cautious with water safety as the summer months near.
5th October 2020 MarineThe Bay of Islands’ R. Tucker Thompson schooner is offering a new 3-day, 2-night Bay of Islands Discovery Voyage as it adjusts to the new tourism landscape.
24th September 2020 Development / MarineNew Plymouth District Council is seeking feedback on the possibility of a marina as part of how $2bn of public funds will be invested in its next 10-year plan.
14th September 2020 MarineNew marine infrastructure in northern Te Tairāwhiti on the North Island’s East Coast could help support tourism ventures, says the Government.
3rd September 2020 MarineWSNZ’s Drowning Report 2019, which looked at the impact of Covid-19 on water safety, said Aucklanders were particularly at risk.
25th August 2020 DOC / MarineDOC is asking Waikato boaties to give give marine mammals a wide berth after footage emerged of a vessel appearing to collide with a whale off the coast near Raglan.
14th August 2020 MarineIn Auckland, all recreational water-based activities involving sailing boats, motorised craft or motorised equipment, were not permitted under level 3.
