Harbourmaster
Greater Wellington Harbour's main role is to ensure navigational safety.
We provide safe and efficient maritime management for commercial and recreational users of our region's waters.
We operate a 24-hour harbour communication station, operate and maintain navigation aids in the region, manage mooring areas and respond to marine oil spills.
The waters of our region extend from the Otaki River in the west to the Mataikona River north of Castlepoint in the east.
How to contact us
During office hours you can contact us on 04 830 4160 or 0800 496 734.
After hours for urgent matters, eg marine oil spill or unsafe boating behaviour, you can contact us on 04 388 1911 or 04 473 4547.
E-mail is harbours@gw.govt.nz (this is only monitored during office hours.)
Rena Oil Spill Response
To learn more about how oil dispersants work, watch this short video where the Deputy Harbour Master Patrick Atwood demonstrates testing oil dispersant.