Waikato Regional Harbourmaster – Whitianga

Our Maritime Officers promote boating best practice and enforce the safe and navigable use of the Waikato region's waterways by:

• regular waterway patrols
• removal of navigation hazards, such as large logs and drifting vessels
• maintenance of navigation aids and markers such as buoys, beacons and lights, within harbour limits
• disposal of wrecks and derelict vessels
• ensuring compliance with the Navigation Safety Bylaw through education and enforcement
• maritime signage at boat ramps.

If you want to report an incident or see unsafe behaviour on the water, we encourage you to report it to our team.

• Chris Bredenbeck (Regional Harbourmaster)
• Lee Samphier (Deputy Regional Harbourmaster)
• Hayden Coburn (Deputy Regional Harbourmaster)

You can phone (by clicking on the link) and report it to the Harbourmaster's Office.