Keeping a watchful eye
There are 18 council wardens from Mangawhai to Houhora who are there to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves safely on Northland's Harbours.
Our harbour wardens are there to educate people, raising public awareness on navigation and safety matters and ensuring that everybody gets the opportunity to enjoy water activities safely.
If you spot something not quite right on one of our harbours, please call us on our 24/7 Environmental Hotline 0800 504 639 and one of our harbour wardens will be on the case.
Our harbour wardens
In alphabetical order - by harbour
| Harbour / area | Harbour warden |
| Bream Bay | Mr Marc Sands |
| Hokianga Harbour (upper) | Mr Craig Joiner |
| Hokianga Harbour (lower area) | Mr Peter Clark |
| Houhora Harbour | Mr Greg Gemmell |
| Kai Iwi Lakes | Mr Andrew Howells |
| Kaipara Harbour - Ruāwai | Mr Ron Matich |
| Kaipara Harbour & West Coast | Mr Des Subritzky QSM |
| Kerikeri Inlet | Mr Rex Mundy |
| Mangawhai Harbour | Mr Trevor Downey |
| Mangonui Harbour / Doubtless Bay | Mr Steve Smith |
| Rangaunu Harbour | Mr Tommy Walker |
| Tutukaka / Ngunguru / Wellingtons Bay | Mr Percy Ginders |
| Whananaki | Ms Kim O’Connell |
| Whananaki | Mr Doug Adams |
| Whangārei Heads | Mr Richard (Rick) Hunter |
| Whangaroa Harbour | Mr Roly Linstrom |
| Whangaruru Harbour | Mr Walter (Wally) Murray |
Further information
If you require any information about our harbour wardens, please contact the Maritime Team at the Northland Regional Council on 0800 002 004 or email info@nrc.govt.nz