Mooring license

Rules for mooring licence holders

As a mooring licence holder, you must:

get authorisation and approval from the Harbourmaster before assigning, transferring or subleasing the mooring site
avoid renting or subleasing a mooring in a waiting list area
clearly mark the mooring site number on the mooring buoy
notify the Harbourmaster if you change your postal address or contact details
familiarise yourself with the Navigation Safety Bylaw.

To occupy a mooring, you must:

ensure the vessel complies with the terms and conditions of the mooring licence
notify the Harbourmaster in writing if you wish to change the boat specified on your mooring licence
request written approval from the Harbourmaster if your mooring site will be unoccupied for more than six months — regular use is required in high demand areas
be aware that licences may be revoked if a mooring site is unused for six months or more — written notification is sent before revocation.

If a vessel is occupying your mooring and is not authorised to do so, contact the Harbourmaster's office right away.

To maintain your mooring, you must:

ensure your vessel remains seaworthy
keep your mooring hardware in a safe and efficient condition
check and service mooring tackle and all components every 2 to 3 years
obtain an inspection certificate from a mooring service provider when requested by the Harbourmaster, see Mooring inspections & service providers.

If you wish to cancel your mooring licence let us know by either email, post, or by returning your mooring annual fees invoice.

The mooring licence holder is responsible for the removal of the mooring hardware.

You can email the Auckland Transport (AT) Harbourmaster's office at moorings@at.govt.nz.

Send Harbourmaster's office a written notice by post.

Harbourmaster's office
Attention: Moorings team
Auckland Transport
Private Bag 92250
Auckland 1142

When returning your invoice make sure you include:

Last updated 15/10/2025