Contacts and news
On this page you can find contact information, the latest Harbourmaster's Newsletters and links to our partners in water safety and boating facilities in Auckland.
Contact information
Emergency response
Harbourmaster's Newsletter
Our partners in Auckland's water safety
Boating facilities
Contact information
General queries:
Mooring queries:
If you're outside the Auckland free calling zone, contact us toll free:
0800 80 60 40.
Postal address:
Harbourmaster’s office
Auckland Council
Private Bag 92300
Auckland 1142
Physical address:
Ground Floor
Marine Rescue Centre
3 Solent Street
Mechanics Bay
Auckland
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Emergency response
The Harbourmaster will generally take the lead role in an incident (sinking, grounding, oil spill or collision) requiring the coordination of maritime resources.
Harbourmaster's 24-hour emergency line: 09 362 0397 ext 0
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Harbourmaster's Newsletter
Released by the Auckland Council, the Harbourmaster's News is full of information about events and developments on the waters of the region.
Subscribe to Harbourmaster's Newsletter
Contact us if you would like to be emailed each new issue of the Harbourmaster's News.
Email: harbourmaster@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Phone: 09 362 0397
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Our partners in Auckland's water safety
Maritime Police Unit - responsible for Search and Rescue operations for the Maritime area to 12 miles offshore and investigation of criminal activity
Environment Waikato - responsible for the navigation safety of the waters adjacent to the Auckland region
Northland Regional Council - responsible for the navigation safety of the waters adjacent to the Auckland region
Maritime New Zealand - Central Government department responsible for seafarer qualification, ship construction and national requirements
Watersafety New Zealand - a national organisation responsible for ensuring all New Zealanders play safe in the water
WaterSafe Auckland - a regional coordinating body of organisations and individuals working towards a safer community in, on and around water
Coastguard Boating Education Service - New Zealand's leading provider of recreational boating courses
Surf Life Saving Northern Region - a volunteer organisation dedicated and committed to preventing death and injury on our regions beaches.
Coastguard Northern Region - a member based assistance organisation that provide a variety of information and educational services designed to maximise your safe enjoyment of the water.
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Boating facilities
The Auckland Council and Harbourmaster's office does not own or operate marine facilities. If you have a query, please contact the facility owner. This may be a marina company or boating club.
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