Boating events, reservations and notices
Here you'll find current information about upcoming boating events in the Canterbury region.
If you're planning an event out on the water, please complete the reservation form. The form must be submitted at least 20 working days prior to the date of the proposed variation.
If you have any questions please contact us at harbourmaster@ecan.govt.nz.
Upcoming events
August 2024
Temporary boating notices
The following information includes temporary regulations made under the Navigation Safety Bylaw 2016 and Controls (PDF File, 5.69MB) for specific short-term purposes, such as powerboat races or large-scale swim events. It also includes minor changes to Bylaw rules for particular areas the water user community has asked for and supports.
To apply for a temporary reservation or exemption for your event, fill out the application form.
Harbourmaster's approvals and directions
Approvals or exemptions are issued to organisations by the Harbourmaster, pursuant to the Canterbury Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2016.
To apply for a Harbourmaster approval, fill out the application form.
Harbourmaster's approvals and directions
- Temporary Exemption - Canterbury Triathlon Club - Powered vessels in Sumner - 12 March 2023 – 31 December 2024 (PDF file, 161KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Avon River Bylaw change to way river is used, Navigation Safety Bylaw 2016, Paul Fidow requested change through consultative process. (PDF file, 260.68KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Loch Laird, Mahi Tikumu (Lake Aviemore) from 20 November 2020 (PDF file, 295.49KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Surf Life Saving New Zealand - 15 October 2016 (PDF file, 306.22KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Christchurch City Council - Yearly reservation 2018 (PDF file, 253.1KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - CC Avon River (PDF file, 469.08KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Lake Rua (Roto Kohatu) 29 November 2020.pdf (PDF file, 152.04KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Tekapo Reservation - September 2021 (PDF file, 1.06MB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate Waitaki District Swimming Areas, Sailors Cutting and Parsons Rock - 26 December 2018 (PDF file, 191.93KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate for Access Lane - Lyttelton Inner Harbour - 08 May 2019 (PDF file, 398.1KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Black Cat Cruises and Lyttelton Port Company (PDF file, 503.18KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Fit and Able (PDF file, 352.54KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Harbourmaster's Office - Speed Uplifted Zone for Lake Middleton (PDF file, 157.98KB)
- Temporary Reservation Certificate - Harbourmaster's Office - Surf Lifesaving NZ (PDF file, 353.01KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval - French Farm Aquatic Club December 2018 (PDF file, 615.53KB)
- Harbourmasters Approval - Canterbury Jet Sport Authorisation Identification (PDF file, 465.19KB)
- Harbourmaster’s Approval - Canterbury Water Sports Club - 5 October 2017 (PDF file, 661.32KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval for use of existing vessel ID system - Canterbury Outboard Boating Club (PDF file, 178.55KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval for use of existing vessel ID system - Lake Tekapo Powerboat and Water Ski Club Inc (PDF file, 71.86KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval for use of existing vessel ID system - Jet Boating NZ; Yachting NZ; Little Rakaia Boating Club (PDF file, 354.21KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval for use of existing vessel ID system - Surf Life Saving NZ (PDF file, 353.16KB)
- Harbourmaster's Approval for use of existing vessel ID system - Surf Life Saving New Zealand (PDF file, 420.83KB)