Boating in the Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is renowned for its beautiful harbours, lakes and rivers. These waterways are shared by boats, swimmers and other recreational users, so it's important we share this space safely.

Being safe on the water

Know the boating rules

Live cameras and wave buoys

Moorings

Aquatic events and navigation safety licences

Motiti Protection Area rules

Reporting an accident/incident

Please use these details to report an incident:

Harbourmaster - 0800 5 KNOTS (0800 55 66 87) or via email at harbourmaster@boprc.govt.nz
Maritime New Zealand - 0508 22 55 22

You must also provide a written report within 48 hours. You can complete the online form here, or download and fill in the 'Accident/ incident report' PDF from 'Useful downloads' below, and email to maritime@boprc.govt.nz.

Useful downloads

Boating in the Bay of Plenty booklet

Accident/incident report form

Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017