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The Department of Conservation looks after marine mammals and marine reserves.

Alert the Department of Conservation to a whale stranding, seal in distress or suspicious activity inside a marine reserve, by calling 0800 DOC HOT (362 468).

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides lots of free ways to check the fisheries rules. This includes a free text service, a free Smartphone app, or by visiting their website or offices. Fishing is one of New Zealand’s most popular outdoor activities. To keep the fisheries sustainable MPI sets recreational fishing rules. By sticking to the rules and fishing responsibly, you can help make sure that there will be fish today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

Free text the name of the species you are fishing for (e.g. blue cod or paua) to 9889 and receive legal size and bag limit via return text.

Coastguard is a charity, run by volunteers, dedicated to saving lives at sea.  They have units placed along New Zealand's coastline and major lakes and rivers and are manned by volunteers who dedicate their time to saving lives. Coastguard units consist of vessel crew, communications volunteers, air patrols, incident managers and essential support crew.

Coastguard membership is for boaties. It functions rather like an automobile breakdown service, entitling you to free mechanical assistance.  

Port of Tauranga has all the information you need on Tauranga’s shipping and cruise ship schedules.