NZMOA is asking the government to open borders for cruisers. There are Port of First Arrival Berths in New Zealand, which are working together to develop a secure way for vessels to safely complete their 14-day quarantine at dock.

A survey of the New Zealand marina industry shows the industry has emerged from lockdown in a strong, confident position.

It may be the easiest and cheapest option for NZ boaties, but cleaning your boat in the marina is not a great idea, says NZMOA.

Marinas that have invested in minimising their impact on the environment are conscious of everything that goes into the water, and in-water cleaning adds to sedimentation on sea beds, and ultimately affects water quality.

With the move to Level 2, the real work has started for New Zealand’s marinas and boatyards as they adapt to ‘the new normal’.

Yachting and maritime past times have a history of thriving in times of hardship. Many of New Zealand’s yacht clubs and sailing classes came out of the depression and post-WW2 years. They were founded in the days where there were fewer travel and lifestyle opportunities, and for this same reason the marine and marina industries in New Zealand could be part of the country’s economic recovery today.

We all need to l know what’s expected of us. NZMOA seeks a national standard for hull cleaning.

The Salary Survey is underway.

As we start to see light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel, the marina and boatyard industry is looking forward to resuming business as usual. The NZMOA Executive have been meeting regularly via Zoom.

New Zealand’s Marina of the Year and four other awards were announced in Russell in September 2019.

Westhaven Marina and Tutukaka Marina were recipients of the first NZMOA Awards, announced in Tauranga this week.