Living in Northland

On the water

Patrol boat.

Our role

We play an important part in keeping our harbours and lakes safe for everyone.

Child wearing lifejacket

Safe boating

Find information and advice to keep yourself and others safe on our harbours and coast.

Moored yacht.

Moorings

Find out how to get a mooring or marina berth in Northland and register moorings for sale or rent.

Pilot boat alongside ship

Maritime forms and fees

Access forms relating to maritime activities and fees for pilotage and other maritime services.

Gulls soaring

Our marine environment

Marine reserve locations and rules associated with preventing pollution in our marine environment.

Northland coast.

Coast Publications

All publications relating to the coast are available in our resource library.

Whangarei harbour.

Harbourmasters directions

Communication and navigation requirements for vessels entering Northland harbours.

Boat ramp.

Boat ramps

Northland has a large number of public boat ramps in our harbours and lakes.

Cruise ship

Cruise ship visit summary - Bay of Islands 2012/13

The Harbourmaster's summary of the cruise ship season for the Bay of Islands.

Cruise ship.

Cruise ships and superyachts

Find which cruise ships are visiting Northland and guidelines for superyachts.

Boats in the harbour

Hyrdrographic survey data

Hydrographic survey data for the Hātea River and Whāngārei Harbour.