Notice - Motueka Buoys

The channel marker buoys placed in the Motueka approaches, are prone to shifting or being displaced by tide and weather events.

All navigation in and out of Motueka is the responsibily of the master or person in charge of the vessel. Navigation in and out of Motueka harbour is undertaken strictly at own risk and neither the Council nor the Harbourmaster shall be liable for any loss or damage of whatever nature, that may arise should vessels come to harm as a consequence of the movement of channel marker buoys.

Navigation Safety Notice - Motueka channel markers 2024.pdf (pdf 479 KB)

Navigation Safety Notice - Māpua channel markers 2024.pdf (pdf 570 KB)

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