Apply for lake, harbour and coastal usage
Use this form if your event does not require a suspension of vessel speed limits (under Bylaw clause 3.2), does not involve a partial or full lake closure, and does not require a reserved area within a harbour or coastal space.
Please refer to the Bay of Plenty Regional Navigational Safety Bylaw. (PDF 104.61MB) for more details.
Use the aquatic events calendar to find out what aquatic events are happening across the Bay of Plenty that may impact your event.
For events that DO require the above conditions please complete the Aquatic event permit application.
Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes events
There are increased biosecurity conditions in place when applying for Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes events.
Read more about these conditions (PDF 197.43KB)
Please remember, event or not, if you’re heading out on the Rotorua Te Arawa Lakes, you must certify that your vessel (boat, jet ski) and trailer are free from freshwater pests. Always Check, Clean, Dry and Certify to stop the spread of freshwater pests.
IMPORTANT:
Before you start your application fill out this Safe Operating Plan (SOP) checklist and attach it as a cover sheet to your completed activity/event SOP. You will be asked to submit this during the application.
Applications must be submitted no later than 14 days prior to the event date, or the application may be refused. Please contact us for assistance if you have any questions.
Please ensure that you have supplied all the required information BEFORE submitting your application. Refer to application details and what is required below.