Under a partnership programme between Tasman Harbourmaster and Manawhenua ki Mohua, we will have a number of ambassadors – Kiwi Educators – on hand at boat ramps and launching sites this summer across Mohua / Golden Bay.
This initiative is a new programme, funded by Maritime NZ, to increase safety awareness in remote areas of Tasman District.
The Kiwi Educators will be speaking to boaties and water users at launch sites about boat safety, carrying out a short survey, and handing out flyers to underline key boat safety messages.
Education and awareness are the key outcomes we’re hoping to achieve, offering a familiar face at boat launch sites between Tata Beach and Whanganui Inlet.
The educator presence will also offer enhanced support of Harbourmaster operations in this part of the District.
You can expect to see the Kiwi Educators, accompanied by a smile and wave (mana or standard), between Boxing Day and the end of January.
This is intended as a positive, friendly activity, so no compliance action or inspections will be involved in your interactions with the team.