Back to Blog

Just 10 days to go - but they need your support!

In just over a week, Auckland’s harbours will once again come alive with vessels of all shapes and sizes, in celebration of the founding of the ‘City of Sails’ 184 years ago.The Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is New Zealand’s oldest sporting event, pre-dating even the America’s Cup by 11 years. It’s also one of the biggest one-day regattas in the world! It’s a much-loved tradition for the city of Auckland and an important link to our rich maritime history, and it’s ...

Tribute to a Legend

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Street - Vice-Patron of the Auckland Anniversary Regatta Committee.John was and will remain an absolute icon in this country for his amazing achievements, from supporting the endeavours of the average bloke who just wanted to be able to sail his boat, to the top echelons of NZ Sailing.His legacy in the classic yachting world will live on in the many beautifully restored boats he saved from destruction, all of which now grace the Auckland Har...

A must read on Auckland capacity for 'clean bottoms'

Published by NZ Boating Magazine - January 2024The report by Council officers received by the Planning, Environment and Parks Committee in March 2023 did not answer this key question – “Is there sufficient capacity in suitable locations to enable boat owners to comply with the objectives of biosecurity policy and Council’s rules and regulations.”...

Entries are now being accepted for WOWW 2024

A fun weekend on and off the water.Open to crews and individuals, experienced and inexperienced.15th - 17th March 2024Organised by Gulf Harbour Yacht Club in association with AYBA.Enter Here...

Summer 2023 Caulerpa Rules

Please:If you need to anchor on the western side of Aotea, use the anchoring zone, which is the yellow-marked area of Port Fitzroy. This is a permit-free anchoring area.Before moving on, check your anchor, anchor chain and other equipment for any attached seaweed.If you find seaweed on your gear, remove it and bag or contain it securely.Dispose of it ashore – in household rubbish or compost, or in rubbish bins away from the sea.Report any sightings of suspected exotic caulerpa from areas outsi...

Exotic Caulerpa Response Update

An updated Controlled Area Notice (CAN) comes into force (1 December 2023) for Aotea Great Barrier Island and Ahuahu Great Mercury Island, replacing the one which expires tonight.In recent weeks there have been discussions with affected people from Mana Whenua, local authorities, the fishing industry and local communities about the most appropriate measures.The update to the CAN reflects those discussions and manages the risk of human spread of caulerpa, while minimising the impacts on local peo...

Exotic caulerpa in Tāmaki Makaurau - info for summer holiday boating

An updated Controlled Area Notice (CAN) is in place over parts of Aotea Great Barrier Island and Ahuahu Great Mercury Island with changed restrictions on anchoring and fishing. While we recommend avoiding these areas as much as possible, if you do visit them, please ensure you are familiar with the specific restrictions in each location that affect activities like anchoring and fishing.For any updates visit www.biosecurity.govt.nz/caulerpa...

100th year of the Duder by DYC

The Devonport Yacht Club are celebrating the 100th year of the Duder on Saturday 10th February 2024. All YNZ affiliated club members are invited to take part in this historic race and, consider attending the anniversary ball at the DYC on the evening of the 10th February....

The very first Auckland Wooden Boat Festival to be held in March 2024

From 1-3 March 2024 a festival celebrating Auckland’s maritime heritage will be held for the first time on the waterfront.“Wooden boats are in our DNA,” says founder of the event, Tony Stevenson. “We are an island nation, connected by waterways and boats are truly integral to our way of life. Wooden boats are that connection back to our heritage.”The inaugural Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, which is part of the Moana Auckland Festival, is organised by members of the Tino Rawa Trust and...

The Landing hardstand has been thrown a lifeline!

Here’s what was passed:Approve The Landing concept plan refresh as presented in the attachment below subject to two amendments to the plan that would reduce the planned passive green space area as described in i. and ii. below:i) subject to commercial viability, retain approximately 50 per cent of the 2022 managed hardstand area (about 2,750 square metres, including the washdown pad and associated existing filtration system) to establish a smaller, flexible-use site for a short-stay haul-out f...

Enter now for the 2024 Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

It’s time to get your entry in for one of the world’s biggest and most iconic one-day regattas.Whatever floats your boat - sailing, paddling, powercraft, classic boats, vintage tugs or radio controlled yachts - the Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is your chance to be part of history in the making, by competing in an event that’s even older than the America’s Cup!If you're taking part in the Keelboat, Tugboat or Classic Launch Races, you can enter online now. All ot...

Orakei Local Board Public meeting this Thursday on future of The Landing hardstand

Ōrākei Local Board hold their next meeting this Thursday and the future of the hardstand is top of the agenda. It’s a public meeting open to all.Details:Thursday 16th November, 3pmSt Chads Church & Community Centre40 St. Johns RoadMeadowbank The Ōrākei Local Board will receive feedback on their recent public consultation on The Landing. The majority of respondents submitted against the plan and there is a high level of negative public response to the Ōrākei Local Board’s ...

Clear public support for a hardstand at The Landing

Ōrākei Local Board asked for feedback on their decision to close the hardstand at The Landing and the response from ratepayers is NO.Results of the Ōrākei Local Board public consultation on retention of the hardstand at Okahu Bay shows a clear majority (64%) support retention of a short stay haul out and hardstand facility for boat cleaning and/or anti-foul application.There were 1,558 respondents of which 617 were Ōrākei residents. The response shows the hardstand is a regional issue and ...

Caulerpa Newsletter Update

This short update is to notify that the Controlled Area Notice (CAN) for Aotea Great Barrier Island and Ahuahu Great Mercury Island has had its timeframe extended for a month with the support of mana whenua and  local community representatives. The CAN was set to expire on 31 October 2023, but will now remain in place until 11.59pm on 30 November 2023. The conditions of the CAN remain exactly the same.  Extending the CAN conditions for an extra month will give the exotic caulerp...

The Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta

New Zealand’s oldest sporting event and an iconic fixture on the City of Sails’ calendar has secured a new naming rights sponsor for its 184th edition on Monday 29 January, 2024. The Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta will be the event’s official new title from today.After two years in which the regatta has operated without a naming rights sponsor, organisers are celebrating the sponsorship agreement with Oceanbridge Shipping as a welcome endorsement of this much-loved and timele...

Exotic Caulerpa Response Update

Aotea suction dredge trialsStage one of the first trial operation has wrapped up this week in Tryphena Harbour at Aotea Great Barrier Island.A team from NIWA, the Cawthron Institute, and suction dredge firm Bay Underwater Services, with the support of mana whenua, have spent the past 10 days removing the pest seaweed from three defined areas in Schooner Bay, Shoal Bay and Puriri Bay.Divers used a device like a large vacuum cleaner to suck up all visible caulerpa in marked plots on the seafloor a...

Okahu Bay Management Plan Hearing – 28 September, 2023

Janet Watkins attended the Okahu Bay Management Plan Hearing and this is her submission:...

MO-2022-207 Fishing vessel Boy Roel, serious injury off Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 12 December 2022

NB: The below is a brief plain English summary of key points in the report. The Commission's report speaks for itself  - you can download the full document here:www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/mo-2022-207...

Guest speaker on 2nd October - AYBA Delegates meeting

Please join us for an exciting guest speaker from Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC).When: 6:30pm - 2nd OctoberWhere: Ponsonby Cruising ClubALL WELCOMEFor more information on TAIC visit their website...

2023 Yachting New Zealand AGM

Files attached below:Cover letterAgenda for the 2023 AGMDraft minutes for the 2022 AGMAffiliation fees for 2023-2024Proposed changes to Yachting New Zealand’s ConstitutionNominations for the Yachting New Zealand Board of Directors 2023The club delegate/proxy and voting formsThe Zoom link for the meeting is available here and will be accessible from 1545 on the day of the AGM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83636360413?pwd=WXBzekJVRW9wcnh6UWl2TXZlZkxVUT09You can access the Yachting New Zealand ...

Make a submission to keep The Landing haulout facility open

Please help to retain the haul out and hardstand facilities at The Landing (Orakei) by making a submission opposing the concept plan that will lead to the permanent closure of the haul out and hardstand facility at The Landing....

Have your say on The Landing Okahu Bay

You can see that vision athttps://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/thelanding2023 and it does not include a hardstand but instead uses that space for dinghy storage.If you think the hardstand should remain at The Landing then please click on the link and especially answer the question on the second page of the feedback form: Do you support retention of a short stay haul out and hardstand facility for boat cleaning and/or anti-foul application? Strongly SupportThe timeframe for acc...

MO-2022-201 Charter fishing vessel Enchanter, capsize, North Cape, New Zealand 20 March 2022

NB: The below is a brief plain English summary of key points in the report. The Commission's report speaks for itself -- you can download the full document here:www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/mo-2022-201Key Points: The Commission has identified major safety issues affecting the marine sector nationwide, relating to:Search and rescue: availability of aircraft; availability of fuel for SAR helicopters; and joint training for SAR organisationsSurvivability: Maritime rules for stowage of life jackets to en...

MO-2022-206 Charter fishing vessel i-Catcher, Capsize, Goose Bay, Kaikōura, 10 September 2022

NB: The below is a brief plain English summary of key points in the report. The Commission's report speaks for itself -- you can download the full document here:www.taic.org.nz/inquiry/mo-2022-206Key points:Maritime NZ’s survey system does not adequately assure the integrity and safety of fuel systems because the rules do not require that the entire fuel system is inspected. TAIC is recommending that Maritime NZ improve its system for boat surveys and alert marine surveyors and the broade...

Resource Consent decision for Coromandel Marine Farming Zone

Resource Consent Application APP142620Your resource consent application made by Pare Hauraki Asset Holdings Limited, has been considered in accordance with the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991.Reference IdAUTH142620.01.01PurposeThe erection, placement, use and maintenance of, and occupation of space by marine farming structures within the Coromandel Marine Farming Zone and associated discharges to water and air (including the discharge of feed and medicinal or therapeutic compounds...