Local notices to mariners Local notices to mariners
Notices to mariners cover events, local issues and infrastructure issues that may affect navigation in the Auckland region.
Local navigation aids warnings
Weekly local navigation warning summary: 16 December 2024 (PDF, 121KB)
For any enquiries, please contact harbourmaster@at.govt.nz
On this page: Local notices to mariners currently in force
- 52 – 24 Weiti River temporary channel closure
- 51 – 24 Orakei Wharf repair maintenance works, Waitematā Harbour
- 50 – 24 Bayswater Marina fuelling pier installation work, Bayswater
- 49 – 24 Jubilee Bridge installation
- 45 – 24 Distress signal training, Outboard Boating Club
- 41 – 24 Great Barrier Island temporary wharf closure Tryphena Harbour
- 05 – 24 Te Wero lifting bridge – mechanical issues
- 03 – 24 Navigational hazard, sandbank shoaling, Whau River mouth
- 34 – 23 Marine farm development, Western Firth
- 30 - 23 O Mahurangi Penlink Weiti River bridge construction works
- 41 – 21 Great Barrier Island – no anchoring areas
- 19 – 21 Navigational hazard, sand bank shoaling, Tamaki River
- 57 – 19 Submerged pile in the approaches to Tramcar Bay Boatyard, Whangateau
- 32 – 19 Motuihe Wharf closure
- 28 – 18 Hobson Bay / Okahu Bay wave screen
- 22 – 17 Wairoa River fallen tree
- 08 – 17 Chart plotters (updated)
52 – 24 Weiti River temporary channel closure
From Monday 2 January to Sunday 2 February, there will be temporary closures on Weiti River. A temporary bridge will be installed
across the navigable channel during this time.
The closures will not affect vessels navigating the river downstream of the worksite. When the channel is reopened after each closure period, an approximate 18-metre wide navigable gap will be available for vessels to pass through. At times, loads will be lifted over the gap so vessels will be unable to pass at that time.
*Not to be used for navigation
Why we're doing this
The works are part of as a part of O Mahurangi – PENLINK project. The closures are to make sure the supply of material and equipment isn't interrupted during piling work for two large marine bored piles.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience during construction of the new Wēiti River bridge.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
51 – 24 Orakei Wharf repair maintenance works, Waitematā Harbour
On Tuesday 10 and Wednesday 11 December 2024, marine contractor STF Limited will undertake maintenance and repair works on Orakei Wharf, Waitemata Harbour. Works will happen between 0600 hours and 1300 hours (6am to 1pm). The tug Mahi, call sign ZMV9240, will have a listening watch on VHF channels 12 and 16.
When transiting through the area, vessels are requested to navigate with caution and keep wake to a minimum.
*Not to be used for navigation
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
50 – 24 Bayswater Marina fuelling pier installation work, Bayswater
Bayswater Marina Fuelling Pier is closed to the public while we install fuel pumps and equipment on the pier.
The above works have started. Work is now not expected to finish by Friday 31 January 2025.
All vessels are requested to keep wake to a minimum and approach the Bayswater Marina facility with caution.
*Not to be used for navigation
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
jubileebridge
49 – 24 Jubilee Bridge installation, Panmure Basin
That there will be new Jubilee Bridge installation at Panmure Basin from 25 December 2024 to 1 January 2025, weather permitted.The bridge lifting is planned on 28 December 2024 and there will be personnel in place to keep the channel clear during the bridge lifting and landing. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution while operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
45 – 24 Distress signal training, Outboard Boating Club
All mariners are advised that on Wednesday 11 December 2024, distress signal training will happen at 7 Tamaki Drive, Outboard Boating Club. The training will take place between 7pm and 8:30pm.
Distress signals to be used as the below:
| Number | Description |
| 30 | Handheld red distress flares |
| 2 | Orange smoke distress flares |
*Not to be used for navigation
Gareth Williams
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
41 – 24 Great Barrier Island temporary wharf closure Tryphena Harbour
Auckland Transport's wharf structure at Tryphena Harbour on Great Barrier Island will be closed to the public until May 2025. The wharf is closing while the marine contractor STF Limited undertakes wharf maintenance work.
All vessels are requested to keep clear of the wharf structure. You must keep your wake to a minimum when transiting the area.
*Not to be used for navigation
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
05 – 24 Te Wero lifting bridge – mechanical issues
The Te Wero lifting bridge in the Viaduct Marina currently has mechanical issues and may not be able to fully lift as expected.
All vessels intending to navigate through the bridge span should navigate with caution and make an early call, prior to entering the buoyed approach channel on entry, to Viaduct Control on VHF Ch.73 for advice.
Please note that the double-span bridge lift is available if requested, for any reason at all (for example, size of vessel, wind strength, direction or skipper confidence). So please contact Viaduct Control early to discuss any requirements.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution while operating in this area.
Christiaan Moss
Deputy Harbourmaster
Harbourmaster’s Office
03 – 24 Navigational Hazard, sandbank shoaling, Whau River mouth
All mariners are advised that there is shoaling on the western side of the channel,
near the Whau River Mouth. The location is identified with yellow, as below.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution while operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Christiaan Moss
Deputy Harbourmaster
Harbourmaster’s Office
34 – 23 Marine farm development, Western Firth
All mariners are advised that there will be marine farm development at Western Firth from 9 November 2023. The development includes the installation of navigation aids, mussel lines, and others. The site is located in YELLOW on the map below. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution while operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
30 - 23 O Mahurangi Penlink Weiti River bridge construction works
All mariners are advised that construction of the O Mahurangi Penlink River Bridge will commence mid-September 2023 with the installation of temporary platforms built on the western and eastern banks of the Weiti River to facilitate the construction of the permanent Weiti River bridge. Work will involve pile drilling, vibing and hammering into the seabed.
A barge will operate between the two staging platforms providing materials to the work sites through to December 2026.
Passage through the Weiti River Bridge Construction Zone will remain open to mariners, however Weiti River closures are expected during the finally stages of the project build. All river closures will be notified prior to the planned works. Mariners are requested to keep wake to a minimum when transiting through the bridge construction zone for the safety of construction staff.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 41 – 21 Great Barrier Island – no anchoring areas
This notice replaces previous Local Notice to Mariners 39 – 21.
All mariners are advised that there are three no anchoring/closed areas on Great Barrier Island. The no anchoring areas are: Blind Bay, Whangaparapara and Tryphena Harbours. You can anchor with a permit from MPI, but not for any other reason.
There is guidance on the MPI page.
Please contact Ministry of Primary Industries for further details Ministry for Primary Industries.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Notice: 19 - 21 Navigational hazard, sandbank shoaling, Tamaki River
All mariners are advised that a sandbank, which is North of the No.15 marker in Tamaki River, is shoaling due to sand-building. Locations are identified as per below and the depth in the vicinity could be lower than charted depth.
All mariners are to navigate with additional caution while operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
57 - 19 Submerged pile in the approaches to Tramcar Bay Boatyard, Whangateau
The Harbourmaster has received reports of a submerged pile in the approaches to Tramcar Bay boat yard in the waters between Whangateau Harbour and Tramcar Bay.
All mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when operating in this area.
Not to be used for navigation.
Pulasthi Ranasinghe
Maritime Officer
32 - 19 Motuihe Wharf closure
All mariners are advised that the Department of Conservation has closed the Motuihe wharf due to public safety, the wharf will remain closed until further notice.
The Department is working closely with engineers to look at options available to remedy issues and re-open the wharf as soon as practicable.
The Department apologises for any inconvenience and will continue to keep the public informed as they seek solutions.
Updates will be provided on the DOC website and should you require further information, please contact the DOC hotline on 0800 362 468.
Map not to be used for navigation.
Pulasthi Ranasinghe
Maritime Officer
28 - 18 Hobson Bay/Okahu Bay wave screen
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of the Hobson Bay/Okahu Bay derelict wave screen. Mariners are reminded that they should only navigate through the recognised entry/exit (as per chart NZ 5322).
Map not to be used for navigation.
Christiaan Moss
Deputy Harbourmaster
22 - 17: Wairoa River, fallen tree (upper reaches), 20 July 2017
All Mariners are advised that a large tree has fallen into the upper reaches of the Wairoa River, potentially impeding navigation.
GPS coordinates:
- Latitude 36°58’840
- Longitude 175°02’655
All mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution in this area.
The map is not to be used for navigation.
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
08 - 17: Chart plotters - updated 14 March 2017
All mariners are reminded that electronic chart plotters are to be used as an aid to navigation and paper charts should be updated and consulted.
Electronic raster charts used on some plotters may not incorporate the latest chart corrections.
Mariners are reminded to use up to date charts for navigation and advised to contact their plotter supplier if in doubt.
Harbourmaster’s Office
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Pest warning: Mediterranean fanworm
The Mediterranean fanworm is a pest that has been spotted in the Waitematā Harbour/inner Hauraki Gulf, as well as the Whangarei Harbour and Lyttleton Port.
Keep your boat's hull clean to reduce the risk of this pest clinging and causing damage to our marine life.
Marine biosecurity information: new rules and regulations
Marine pests spread easily through ballast water and hull fouling, including Mediterranean fanworm (Sabella Spallanzani) and Clubbed tunicate (Styela clava). Check to ensure your hull is clean and be aware of other regions rules before leaving Auckland.
Visit marinepests.nz for more information and to check marine biosecurity rules and regulations for different regions in the northern North Island.
Read further information on marine pests (PDF 334KB)
Weather information
For up-to-date weather information, visit:
- the MetService website
- the Coastguard NowCasting weather information VHF channels.