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On 24 June 2021, council decided to adopt the proposal with amendments in response to feedback from 242 people and organisations, and the views of all local boards and the Director of Maritime New Zealand.
The new Bylaw and controls will commence on 31 July 2021 and will:
continue to regulate the use of Auckland’s navigable waters (for example by regulating recreational vessels, water skiing, swimmers, divers, ferries and cargo vessels) to help ensure maritime safety and minimise the risk of accidents, nuisance and damage
retain the current 12 knot speed limit within the Waitematā Harbour Restricted Speed Zone and ability to approve higher speeds for fast passenger ferries
add information about existing rules in other legislation that protect marine life, marine reserves and birdlife
make a new control to prohibit anchoring at the entrance to the Tāmaki River
make a new control to restrict access to the Commercial Port Area
require at least two independent forms of communication on a vessel (examples provided) and a VHF radio on vessels operating in the vicinity of a harbour entrance bar
align rules about the use of Ōrākei Basin with current accepted practices
allow the use of a mooring by other vessels and the transfer of a mooring licence as a condition of the licence
technical and editorial amendments in response to feedback from the Director of Maritime New Zealand and to correct drafting errors
clarifying the Bylaw wording to make it easier to read, understand and comply with.
continue to require all passengers on a vessel six metres and less in length to wear a personal floatation device (current exemptions also continue to apply).
What happens now?
On 31 July 2021, the new Bylaw and controls will replace the current Navigation Safety Bylaw 2014 and associated controls. On 14 August 2021 (subject to parliamentary deadlines), new infringement fines will commence.
All existing licences (for example a mooring licence) and exemptions will continue to apply until their expiration date or are reviewed.
For more information:
on the decision to make a new bylaw and controls, read the Auckland Council Governing Body agenda and minutes for its meeting on 24 June 2021, Item 11
on the new Navigation Bylaw 2021 and controls, visit the council’s bylaw page.
On 24 June 2021, council decided to adopt the proposal with amendments in response to feedback from 242 people and organisations, and the views of all local boards and the Director of Maritime New Zealand.
The new Bylaw and controls will commence on 31 July 2021 and will:
continue to regulate the use of Auckland’s navigable waters (for example by regulating recreational vessels, water skiing, swimmers, divers, ferries and cargo vessels) to help ensure maritime safety and minimise the risk of accidents, nuisance and damage
retain the current 12 knot speed limit within the Waitematā Harbour Restricted Speed Zone and ability to approve higher speeds for fast passenger ferries
add information about existing rules in other legislation that protect marine life, marine reserves and birdlife
make a new control to prohibit anchoring at the entrance to the Tāmaki River
make a new control to restrict access to the Commercial Port Area
require at least two independent forms of communication on a vessel (examples provided) and a VHF radio on vessels operating in the vicinity of a harbour entrance bar
align rules about the use of Ōrākei Basin with current accepted practices
allow the use of a mooring by other vessels and the transfer of a mooring licence as a condition of the licence
technical and editorial amendments in response to feedback from the Director of Maritime New Zealand and to correct drafting errors
clarifying the Bylaw wording to make it easier to read, understand and comply with.
continue to require all passengers on a vessel six metres and less in length to wear a personal floatation device (current exemptions also continue to apply).
What happens now?
On 31 July 2021, the new Bylaw and controls will replace the current Navigation Safety Bylaw 2014 and associated controls. On 14 August 2021 (subject to parliamentary deadlines), new infringement fines will commence.
All existing licences (for example a mooring licence) and exemptions will continue to apply until their expiration date or are reviewed.
For more information:
on the decision to make a new bylaw and controls, read the Auckland Council Governing Body agenda and minutes for its meeting on 24 June 2021, Item 11
on the new Navigation Bylaw 2021 and controls, visit the council’s bylaw page.
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Good afternoon, Could you clarify the statement "..carrying at least two independent FORMS of communication on a vessel" please, with regard to the following scenario: A small dinghy with two people on board, fishing 1000m from shore. As this is out of earshot "voice" is not applicable, as per the example of a kayaker closer to shore. If each person onboard has a cellphone, would that be considered two independent forms of communication? Or, as they are both of the same communication type (a cellphone), are they considered of the same FORM and therefore, the bylaw would also require second form, ie. VHF radio, to be installed in the dinghy? Thanks very much. Jared
Jared Smith
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Kia ora Jared,
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback.
With regards to the first scenario, if the dinghy was intending to go further than 100 meters or a distance not considered close to shore, then the person in charge of the dinghy must ensure that they have the appropriate means to be able to communicate with a land-based person(s). For example, two independent forms of communication may include a cell phone or VHF radio. In the scenario where a dinghy is relatively close to shore as with the kayak example, then the use of their voice would suffice as another form of communication.
With regards to the second scenario with the carrying of two cell phones on board, if there was an issue with phone coverage from the water then it is assumed that both cell phones would not be useful in a case of an emergency. The main rationale behind having two different forms is that should one form not work, then there is at least another means of communication as a viable back up.
16 November 2020 - 14 February 2021: Open for consultation
Ture ā Rohe Urungi Āhuru / Navigation Safety Bylaw has finished this stage
This consultation is Open for contributions.
February - April 2021: Review of feedback
Ture ā Rohe Urungi Āhuru / Navigation Safety Bylaw has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. We will update this page with the feedback received, how it was considered and final decisions made.
May 2021: Bylaw Panel deliberations
Ture ā Rohe Urungi Āhuru / Navigation Safety Bylaw has finished this stage
All feedback will be considered by a Bylaw Panel at a public meeting scheduled for May 2021. The Bylaw Panel will use the feedback to make recommendations on the proposal to the Governing Body at a public meeting scheduled for June 2021.
Any person is welcome to attend and listen to the Bylaw Panel and Governing Body proceedings, but there will not be an opportunity to have your say at either meeting.
June 2021: Adoption of the Bylaw
Ture ā Rohe Urungi Āhuru / Navigation Safety Bylaw is currently at this stage
Governing Body adopts proposed changes to the Bylaw.