Aquatic events and safety permits
To carry out an aquatic event, operate a commercial vessel or occupy a public area where the Bay of Plenty Navigation Safety Bylaw applies, you might need to apply for permission.
Activities that may require you to temporarily suspend, reserve, or partially/fully close a regional waterway include:
- Race
- Speed trial
- Competition
- Other organised water activity
- Cultural event or practice
- To operate a commercial vessel for hire or reward
- Occupy a public area for hire or reward
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes events
The Rotorua Te Arawa lakes are used for events throughout the year. Some events require full or partial lake closures. Refer to the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw for specific information for events. Please note that there are increased biosecurity conditions in place when applying for Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes events.
Please remember, event or not, if you’re heading out on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes, you must certify that your vessel (boat, jet ski) and trailer are free from freshwater pests. Always Check, Clean, Dry and Certify to stop the spread of freshwater pests into our lakes and rivers.
Apply online
You can now apply online for the following:
For all other information, call the Harbourmasters Office on 0800 5KNOTS (0800 55 66 87) or view the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigation Safety Bylaw 2017.
Aquatic events calendar
Find out what’s happening across the Bay of Plenty. Use the calendar below to explore events in any, or all, of the following areas:
- Eastern Bay of Plenty
- Western Bay of Plenty
- Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes
Simply select the areas you're interested in to see what's on.
