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.
News & events
Sign up for the latest newsOur coast and harbours team have a response capability to coastal marine incidents across the motu.
We encourage the local community and regular Route 8 Port-to-Port users to prepare for possible travel disruptions on cruise ship days.
Read about Black Pearl, the new Diamond Harbour ferry.
Mediterranean fanworm has recently been detected in new sites within Whakaraupō Lyttelton Harbour.
Our staff attended a simulated marine oil spill at Te Ana Marina in Lyttelton last week.