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Complaints growing about boaties near dolphins, whales – DOC 21st February 2024 /

Complaints growing about boaties near dolphins, whales – DOC

The Department of Conservation says it is seeing a rise in complaints about jet skis and boats getting too close to marine mammals.


Seaweek events returning 20th February 2024 /

Seaweek events returning

The national Seaweek celebration is returning in March with a range of activities on offer around the country.


Tauranga ‘living seawall’ to connect people with harbour 1st December 2023 /

Tauranga ‘living seawall’ to connect people with harbour

Tauranga City Council has begun construction on a living seawall that will foster marine life and biodiversity whilst protecting the coastline.


Caution urged around Tairāwhiti coastline 29th November 2023

Caution urged around Tairāwhiti coastline

Gisborne 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.


DOC deploys new boat to protect Nelson Tasman reserves 23rd November 2023 /

DOC deploys new boat to protect Nelson Tasman reserves

The Department of Conservation is deploying a new patrol boat to monitor and protect marine reserves around Tasman Bay near Nelson.


Appeal for sightings of tangled humpback whale 23rd November 2023 /

Appeal for sightings of tangled humpback whale

The 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.


Boaties, fishers urged to share sightings of protected species 16th November 2023 /

Boaties, fishers urged to share sightings of protected species

The 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.


Coastal water monitoring begins at Coromandel, Waikato beaches 8th November 2023 /

Coastal water monitoring begins at Coromandel, Waikato beaches

Waikato Regional Council has begun weekly water monitoring at Waikato and Coromandel beaches to ensure they are suitable for swimming and recreation.


Harbourmaster urges safe boating this summer 1st November 2023

Harbourmaster urges safe boating this summer

The 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.


Boaties urged to “check, clean, dry” to help biosecurity 20th October 2023 /

Boaties urged to “check, clean, dry” to help biosecurity

Boaties 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.


Six new marine reserves for South Island 6th October 2023

Six new marine reserves for South Island

Six new marine reserves will be established between Oamaru and The Catlins to better protect the ocean and biodiversity.


Maritime NZ decides not to prosecute over fatal capsizing likely caused by whale 21st September 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 15th September 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 31st August 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 23rd August 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 11th August 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 10th August 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 9th August 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 4th August 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 31st July 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 19th July 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 28th June 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 23rd June 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 26th 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 22nd 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 15th 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 1st 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 21st April 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 19th April 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 16th February 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 24th November 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 23rd November 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 25th October 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 14th October 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 13th October 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 22nd September 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 19th September 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 7th September 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 7th September 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 6th September 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 2nd September 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 23rd August 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? 19th August 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 16th August 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 15th August 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 5th August 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 3rd August 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 7th July 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 17th June 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 10th June 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.