You can think of regional councils like guardians of their regions. They help keep you safe on the water. They do this by regulating ports, harbours, and waters in their areas. They also oversee activities related to the sea in their regions.

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Part 3ALocal regulation of maritime activity

33CFunctions of regional councils

For the purpose of ensuring maritime safety in their regions, regional councils may regulate—
the ports, harbours, and waters in their regions; and
maritime-related activities in their regions.

Notes

Section 33C: inserted, on 23 October 2013, by section 7 of the Maritime Transport Amendment Act 2013 (2013 No 84).