News & events

Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025

The yacht that sunk on its mooring in Cass Bay, Whakaraupō earlier this week was successfully refloated on Thursday 20 March.

Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2025

Our Harbourmaster’s Office and the Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces in a trial to educate boaties about water safety.

Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024

Before heading out on the water, put on a lifejacket, take two waterproof forms of communication, and check both the high country and general forecast.

Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2024

Our coast and harbours team have a response capability to coastal marine incidents across the motu.

Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2024

We encourage the local community and regular Route 8 Port-to-Port users to prepare for possible travel disruptions on cruise ship days.

Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2024

Read about Black Pearl, the new Diamond Harbour ferry.

Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2024

Mediterranean fanworm has recently been detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.

Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2024

Our staff attended a simulated marine oil spill at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton last week.