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
For any enquiries please contact harbourmaster@at.govt.nz
On this page: Local notices to mariners currently in force
- 04 – 23 Navigation Hazard – Debris in Auckland Waterways
- 02 – 23 Pipeline floating, off Glenbrook Beach
- 01 – 23 Distress Signal Training, Te Atatu Boating Club
- 43 – 22 Fallen trees, Matakana River
- 42 – 22 Fallen trees, Weiti River
- 27 – 22 Sunk boat, Wairoa River, Clevedon
- 24 – 22 Penlink Weiti River Seabed Drilling Operation
- 41 – 21 Great Barrier Island – no anchoring areas
- 19 – 21 Navigational hazard, sand bank shoaling, Tamaki River
- 12 – 21 Kennedy Point Marina Construction Zone
- 02 – 21 Navigational hazard, a lost mast near Maraetai
- 57 – 19 Submerged pile in the approaches to Tramcar Bay Boat yard, Whangateau
- 32 – 19 Motuihe Wharf Closure
- 28 – 18 Hobson Bay / Okahu Bay wave screen
- 04 – 18 Half Moon Bay, Bucklands Beach marina damaged breakwater, low wake zone
- 50 – 17 Navigation Hazard Sunk Yacht Henderson Creek
- 22 – 17 Wairoa River Fallen Tree
- 08 – 17 Chart Plotters (Updated)
Notice: 04 – 23 Navigation Hazard – Debris in Auckland Waterways
All mariners are advised that logs and other flotsam may be encountered while navigating in the waters of Auckland region as a result of the recent flooding and extreme weather.
All mariners are advised to maintain a proper lookout and navigate with extreme caution.
Pula Ranasinghe
Maritime Officer
Notice: 02 – 23 Pipeline floating, off Glenbrook Beach
All mariners are advised that there is a report of pipeline failed and floating off Glenbrook Beach. The pipeline is reported as stationary, however could be hard to identify. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution when operating in this area.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 01 – 23 Distress Signal Training, Te Atatu Boating Club
All mariners are advised that Te Atatu Boating Club will be undertaking Distress Signal Training at 32 Bridge Avenue, Te Atatu South, between 1300 hours and 1400 hours on 12 February 2023.
Distress signals to be used as the below:
| Number | Description |
| 4 | Handheld red distress flares |
| 1 | Handheld orange smoke signals |
| 1 | Buoyant orange smoke signals |
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 43 – 22 Fallen trees, Matakana River
All mariners are advised that there are several fallen trees reported in upper reaches of Matakana River, potentially impeding navigation in this area. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution when operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 42 – 22 Fallen trees, Weiti River
All mariners are advised that there are several fallen trees reported in upper reaches of Weiti River, potentially impeding navigation in this area. All mariners are advised to navigate with caution when operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 27 – 22 Sunk boat, Wairoa River, Clevedon
All mariners are advised that a sunk boat is reported at S36.9809231 E175.0438501, Wairoa River, Clevedon. 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
Notice: 24 – 22 Penlink Weiti River Seabed Drilling Operation
All mariners are advised that a Geotechnical seabed drilling barge will be conducting operations some 500m up river from the Stillwater Boat Club Facility Weiti River.
The drilling operation will commence on 19 September 2022 and be completed by 2 December 2022. The Barge Zena and Work Boat Team Effort II ZMU 2630 will be operating Monday to Saturday between the hours of:
- Monday to Friday 0700 hours to 1800 hours
- Saturday 0800 hours to 1700 hours.
All mariners are requested to keep wake to a minimum when transiting through the area.
*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
Notice: 12 - 21 Kennedy Pt Waiheke Island Marina Development Project Stage 1
All mariners are advised that construction work for the new Kennedy Point Marina Devolvement will commence next week. Construction vessels, including a Jack-up Barge, will be operating in the area highlighted below.
All vessels are requested to keep clear of the marina construction zone and all authorised vessels to maintain a safe distance from any construction and work vessel during Stage 1 of the marina construction programme.
*Not to be used for navigation
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Harbourmaster’s Office
Notice: 02 – 21 Navigational hazard, a lost mast near Maraetai
All mariners are advised that a navigational hazard is reported near Maraetai (GPS coordinates 36 51.289S, 175 00.569E). A 16-metre long mast was lost and attached with an orange buoy for location.
All mariners are advised to navigate with caution while operating in this area.
*Not to be used for navigation.
Jason Son
Maritime Officer
Notice to Mariners: 57 - 19 Submerged pile in the approaches to Tramcar Bay Boat Yard, 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
Notice to Mariners: 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
Notice: 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
Notice: 04 - 18 Half Moon Bay, Bucklands Beach marina damaged breakwater, low wake zone
All mariners are reminded to reduce their speed to 5 knots and/or their minimum steerage speed, in order to create a low wake while in the vicinity of the Bucklands Beach Marina. The breakwater was damaged by the recent storm event and requires extensive repair. Mariners should navigate with caution while in this area.
Map not to be used for navigation.
Christiaan Moss
Deputy Harbourmaster
Notice: 50 - 17 Navigation Hazard: Sunk Yacht - Henderson Creek
All mariners are advised of a yacht 9.7 meters in length that have sunk in the Henderson Creek, potentially impeding navigation. The yacht lies on the eastern side of the creek bank.
GPS coordinates:
- Latitude 36° 44' 123
- Longitude 174° 46' 123
All mariners are advised to navigate with extreme caution when transiting the creek.
Map not to be used for navigation.
Bruce Goff
Maritime Officer
Notice 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
Notice 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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