Marine

Maritime Union warns of supply chain crisis

The Maritime Union says New Zealand is facing a deepening crisis in their maritime supply chain, which requires bold thinking and speedy action to fix. Maritime... Read More

Super yacht chooses Tauranga business for work

Those commuting to work over the Tauranga Harbour Bridge this week may have been lucky enough to spot NOMAD IV sitting proud at the Tauranga Bridge Marina. ... Read More

Man who died in Kaituna River incident named

Police have released the names of the man who died after a boat incident at the Kaituna River mouth on Saturday. He was Joebert Dumangon, 50, of Te Puke. Emergency... Read More

Attempt to streamline marine and coastal claims

The government is putting more resources into iwi and hapu customary marine and coastal claims. The Minister for Treaty Negotiations Andrew Little now expects... Read More

One person dead after Kaituna River incident

Police confirm one person has died following a boating incident at the Kaituna River mouth, near Ford Road in Paengaroa today. Emergency services were notified... Read More

Hauraki Gulf bed reserve needed say experts

An Auckland and Waikato marine area will need at least 30 per cent of its waters turned into reserve, the end of marine dumping and better fishery quota management... Read More

NZ maritime safety help for Cook Islands

New Zealand maritime safety advisors will be on deck alongside their Cook Islands colleagues to help ensure their tourist boats are ready for a big influx of visitors... Read More

Hui tackles decline of sea life off Coromandel

The dire state of the marine environment off Coromandel Peninsula will be the focus of a hui in Whitianga this afternoon. Conservationists, iwi leaders and fishers... Read More

Kaituna Mole’ facelift

Popular fishing spot the Kaituna Mole will undergo maintenance this winter before re-opening in time for the summer months. The mole hasn't undergone any... Read More

Safety reminders for boaties this winter

With as many Kiwi boaties dying in winter as in summer, Maritime NZ is urging all those headed out on the water to be prepared for the changing conditions winter... Read More

The Unseen can be seen

Strung up in Tauranga Art Gallery and extending across the floor is ‘The Unseen', a giant community artwork made from rope. Artist-researcher Gabby... Read More

Moturiki closed once more due to high swells

Access to Moturiki - Leisure Island - has been closed once again this morning due to high swells and the high incoming tide. Mauao base track has been assessed... Read More