Some council services will be unavailable over the Christmas and New Year break.
Check if you need to apply or order before Friday 19 December 2025.
If you are planning to hold an event on, or in, the water that might affect the normal operation of other vessels and water users, you will need permission from the Harbourmaster.
Call the Harbourmaster office on 09 362 0397.
To find out what else may be required, contact the Events Facilitation team:
Visit the Auckland Transport website.
Find out about water quality forecasts and, health and safety risks at the Auckland's beaches and freshwater locations by visiting the Safeswim website.