Maritime Officers

Waikato Regional Council maritime officers on patrol can issue infringement notices that can lead to fines of up $200 for people breaking the rules on the water.

If you break the rules, you’re not just breaking the law – you could damage property and cause injury or loss of life.

If you would like to report an incident, or you are witness to unsafe behaviour on the water, we encourage you to report it to the Waikato Regional Maritime Services team.

Click on the ‘Report Now’ button to fill out the webform, and a member of their team will be in touch with you.

If you see boaties acting inappropriately, you can also report it to the Harbourmaster’s Office by phoning 0800 800 401

For any concerns or complaints relating specifically to the Whitianga Canals Rules and Regulations please report this Directly to our Whitianga Canal Management Team via our Contact Us portal.