http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.ayba.org.nz en-us Wed, 15 Jul 2026 20:07:35 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/167474/lifejacket-bill-update/ Kia ora koutou,Some happy news on the lifejacket bill front... I had a short message this morning from Dr Shane Reti, who is now the Bill's sponsor, saying the select committee had unanimously supported amending the draft Bill, so it mandates lifejacket use on all underway recreational craft 6m and under and for all ages.You can read the select committee's full findings and recommendations to Parliament here: https://selectcommittees.parliament.nz/view/SelectCommitteeReport/16c974d5-ee3d-41... Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:09:24 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post167474 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/166489/ayba-winter-newsletter-2026/ As the winter 2026 approaches, we’re excited to bring you the latest updates from across Auckland’s vibrant yachting and boating community.In this edition, some important information on the Auckland Navigation Safety Bylaw review. Sharing highlights from the recent  Women on Water Weekend and the Wooden Boat Festival.Dive in, stay informed, and as always—your feedback is welcome!ayba.secretary@gmail.com... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:27:27 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post166489 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/166487/biosecurity--antifoul-issues-meeting/ There has been much interest from boaties about the apparent increase of growth on boat hulls. To obtain an understanding of these observations AYBA and YNZ have hosted a meeting of industry leaders. The attached communication is the outcome of this meeting which will look to identify and collectively investigate some of the issues. AYBA & YNZ ... Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:45:56 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post166487 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/164524/volunteer-opportunity--skippers--divers-wanted-koura-dive-survey-waiheke-island/ Kōura Dive Survey, a community-based monitoring programme run by the Waiheke Marine Project.About the surveyEach year, we get volunteer divers and skippers out to survey kōura (crayfish) populations around Waiheke Island, directly supporting the rāhui laid by Ngāti Pāoa and contributing to the knowledge base that underpins their efforts to restore the health of their coastal waters. It's a meaningful, community-led kaupapa, and it only happens because of people who give their time and heart... Wed, 13 May 2026 15:15:59 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post164524 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/164352/ora-ocean-regeneration-aotearoa/ We had the pleasure of hosting ORA (Ocean Regeneration Aotearoa) on Monday evening, where they shared an insightful and inspiring talk about the innovative work they’re planning in the Hauraki Gulf.It’s an exciting and meaningful vision for the future of our marine environment. We encourage everyone to read more about their initiatives below and get involved — or simply take the opportunity to learn more about the incredible work being done.https://www.oranz.org/... Thu, 07 May 2026 16:23:22 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post164352 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/164240/exotic-caulerpa-update-may-2026/ Here is information about three workshops taking place over the next fortnight in Russell and Aotea - Great Barrier Island.... Wed, 06 May 2026 15:11:47 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post164240 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/164158/ayba-clubs--delegates-meeting-may-2026/ ... Mon, 04 May 2026 16:21:30 +1200 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post164158 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/161196/ayba-new-constitution/ Please click here to download our new constitution. Accepted under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:29:01 +1300 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post161196 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/161193/caulerpa-update-march-2026/ After a period of reducing caulerpa presence for much of 2025, recent surveillance across the Bay of Islands and at Aotea Great Barrier Island indicates exotic caulerpa biomass is increasing, with regrowth in known areas and some new detections. We have several research, surveillance and removal projects underway to track these changes in biomass and minimisee, particularly Opito and Paroa Bays, where multiple areas of patchy caulerpa have been confirmed and prioritised for treatment to control ... Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:22:21 +1300 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post161193 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/post/160303/mo-2024-207-pilot-vessel-takitimu-ii-grounding-striling-point-bluff-new-zealand-26-december-2024/ NB: The below is a brief plain English summary of key points in the TAIC interim factual report. The Commission's report speaks for itself: taic.org.nz/inquiry/mo-2024-207... Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:39:55 +1300 http://www.ayba.org.nz/blog/#post160303