Following the success of last year’s partnership between the Tasman Harbourmaster and Manawhenua ki Mohua, our iwi educator ambassadors will return to Golden Bay beaches and boat ramps in the coming weeks to encourage safe boating behaviour.
This initiative, funded by Safer Boating NZ, aims to increase safety awareness and reduce incidents that happen close to the shore. This year’s message is “If you end up in the water, how prepared are you?”
This summer, we’re expanding beyond boat ramps to promote safe practices for kayakers, stand-up paddleboarders, and other watercraft enthusiasts.
Meanwhile, the Harbourmaster team will be active across the entire Tasman coastline and Nelson Lakes, supporting the campaign and engaging with boaties and recreational water users.
As part of this, we’ll also be inviting people to take part in a safer boating survey to help shape future safety initiatives.
This is a positive, voluntary activity – no compliance checks or enforcement will be involved. It’s all about education, awareness, and making our waterways safer for everyone. Look out for their friendly faces at launch sites and beaches across Tasman this summer.