Environment Bay of Plenty’s maritime team have reminded people enjoying the region’s harbours and lakes to put safety first.
Regional Council boats have patrolled Tauranga Harbour, Whakatane and the Rotorua lakes every day to check on navigational safety, speeding, anchoring in the shipping channels and use of lifejackets. There have also been occasional patrols of Ohiwa Harbour. These patrols will continue throughout the summer months.
Regional Harbour Master Carl Magazinovic praised people for using the waterways safely.Click here to read more