Feedback on proposed changes to boating bylaw in the Bay of Plenty closes on March 31.
Issues being discussed at recent feedback meetings in Whakatane, Tauranga and Rotorua include life jacket rules, whether jet skis should be registered and the review of speed limits on some of the region's major rivers.
'The Navigation Safety Bylaw seeks to reduce the conflicts between different activities on the water. While we are only at early engagement stage of the process, we are keen to get as much feedback as possible at the beginning to help us build a picture of navigation safety issues in this region”, says regional council senior planner Shawn Baker.
'These meetings have proved a great way to be able to listen to the issues that are important to the community and also test the waters and get genuine public feedback on some of the changes being considered.”
Further sub-regional hui-a-iwi are currently being planned. The review represents a great opportunity to reassess whether the rules are working for the community, consider updating them and hear what people have to say, says Shawn.
People have until March 31st to their say online, they can email [email protected] or call Shawn Baker directly on 0800 884 880.
2 comments
Jet skis
Posted on 16-03-2016 17:36 | By maildrop
The motorbikes of the waterways. Driven by idiots with no regard for safety, speed limits or others who may be in their path.
Registration, identification
Posted on 17-03-2016 08:01 | By Murray.Guy
All water craft should be readily identified along with the owner for a variety of valid emergency and monitoring reasons. With the passing of times, as with our roads, our waterways are becoming increasingly congested and examples of irresponsible behaviour likely escalating. The fee to include a compulsory membership of Coastguard, ACC. Third party insurance should be compulsory (so should cars). Launching and parking fees should apply to ensure facilities are maintained and enhanced.
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