Caulerpa finding in Aotea Great Barrier

If you’re planning to sail to Aotea Great Barrier Island, there are currently biosecurity rules in place there to control a newly discovered seaweed pest.

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The hunt for marine pests resumes

Summer surveillance is set to get underway again soon with divers checking moored and berthed vessels.

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Marine biosecurity quiz

How much do you know about marine pests? Take our new quiz and be in to win a handy prize pack for Christmas. 

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​Clean Below? Good to Go

Keep your boat cleaned and well maintained to ensure a hassle free cruising holiday

• Thoroughly cleaning your hull before you leave your home port is the best approach.
• Remember some regions have rules about cleaning your boat in the water. 

• Choose the right antifoul for the way you use your boat, and keep it fresh.
• Keep your haulout/antifoul receipts onboard to provide as evidence of recent treatment or lift and wash

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Currently, each region in New Zealand has its own rules and requirements for marine biosecurity. This covers off how much growth you can have on your hull, requirements for cleaning, and also how and where you can clean your boat. Here are the rules for some of New Zealand's regions: 

NORTHLAND

auckland

waikato

Bay of Plenty

Gisborne

HAWKES BAY

canterbury

upper South Island

Marlborough

SOUTHLAND

FIORDLAND

​​Tip: Marinas also have their own requirements. When you book to stay at a marina, check in with them to find out their requirements for visiting vessels.

Marine pests can change the places we love.

We are on the watch for... 

JAPANESE KELP
Crowds out native species, steals their light and space and grows especially well during summer. 

EUDISTOMA
Leaves no space for native species and changes the appearance of our beautiful local beaches.

MEDITERRANEAN FANWORM
Can pack in 1,000 individuals per square meter, making it difficult for other species to survive. ​

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