NAVIGATION SAFETY BYLAW: Find out more about the bylaw, which covers all navigable waterways in the Waikato region.

CONTACT THE MARITIME SERVICES TEAM: Find out the ways you can contact us.

REPORT AN ACCIDENT OR INCIDENT: Report a maritime accident online at maritimenz.govt.nz.

MARINEMATE: Check out the MarineMate app, available for free on Apple and Android.

EVENTS ON WATERWAYS: If you're holding an event on a Waikato waterway, apply here.

JET SKI REGISTRATION: All jet skis must be registered - find out more about jet ski registration in the Waikato region here.

MOORINGS FOR SALE OR RENT: Browse the listings, or ask us to list your mooring.

MOORINGS: Need a boat mooring? You'll need a resource consent for it, too! Find out more.

COURSES AND TRAINING INFORMATION: Find out more about the available courses.

LIFEJACKETS: Learn more about the rules around wearing a lifejacket, how to look after them, and how to get a perfect fit.

KAYAKING: Find out how to stay safe while kayaking out on the water.

HARBOURMARKS: Learn about the different harbourmarks you might see out on the water, and what they mean.

PUBLICATIONS: Take a look at our navigation safety publications and technical reports.

BAR CROSSINGS: Take a look at our instructional videos, showing you the key steps to make a safe bar crossing.

NAVIGATION HAZARDS: Find out about areas that have been identified as possible hazards.

VESSEL SPEEDS: Learn more about the 5 knot rule for the Waikato region, and where it applies.

VESSEL LIGHTS: Out at night? Show a light! Learn more about vessel lighting requirements here.

WATERPROOF COMMUNICATIONS: If you can't be heard, you can't be helped. Take a look at your communications options here.

BOAT NAMING: Check out the guidelines for vessel identification, from kayaks through to powerboats.

STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING: Learn more about the safety rules around paddle boarding.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST: Make sure you have these, just in case things don’t go to plan.