News & Views

Rena "Cautionary area" for boaties lifted               19/01

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council’s ‘cautionary area’ imposition in the region’s waters owing to floating debris from the Rena is lifted. The council imposed the area as a warning to boaties about the high risk of collision with floating containers or debris.
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Exclusion Zones For Rena Debris                              11/01

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is advising boaties of new exclusion zones associated with the Rena wreck on Astrolabe Reef. In addition to the three nautical miles exclusion zone around the wreck, all vessels must stay at least 200m clear of all floating containers and any salvage vessel working on the response.
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Rena - Debris Field Warning                                    09/01

A ‘cautionary area’ from Waihi Beach to Mayor Island and Maketu has been established by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council following the breaking up of the Rena. The container ship broke in two overnight on Saturday, spilling containers and debris into the sea.
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Rena Breaks in Two Over Weekend                          09/01

Rena is split in two with a 20-30m gap between the pieces - both of which are still on the Astrolabe Reef.

 

Maritime New Zealand is reporting the stern section of the vessel has broken away and is moving significantly
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Port Still Fully Operational                                      09/01
Port of Tauranga is redeploying its monitoring of port channels following the deterioration of the wrecked Rena overnight.
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Bay Sailors London Olympics Bound                     22/12
Tauranga sailors Jason Saunders and Peter Burling are among the first New Zealanders named as members of the country’s Olympic team headed to London in 2012
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Tauranga Sailor Wins Silver 19/12
Tauranga sailor Peter Burling and 49er crew mate Blair Tuke are returning to New Zealand as silver medalists, won at the 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships contested in Perth.
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NZL Sailors Continue To Shine                                 14/12
Tauranga 49er sailor Peter Burling and crew mate Blair Tuke are placed second in their class at the end of their first day of competition at the ISAF Sailing World Championships.
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Sales Berth Update                                03/01/2012
With the Bay of Plenty region's only on the water sales berth, we have a great range of vessels on the sales berth at the moment = 13mtr Salthouse Pilothouse Cruiser, Mariner 5000, Caribbean 28 Flybridge and a Elliott 10. Come down to Tauranga Bridge Marina and view today.
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We are Situated at:

The Tauranga Bridge Marina.
From Tauranga - cross the Harbour Bridge towards Mount Maunganui then take the first left hand lane into the Marina.

The Sulphur Point Marina.
From either direction on the new expressway, take the Sulphur Point exit which puts you on to Mirrielees Road, drive north and take 1st Left onto Cross Road, Keep going onto Keith Allen Drive, and this will take you into the Marina, and we are on the Right beside Burnsco's

Hours: In Both Offices

  • Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 2pm
  • Sunday: Prior Appointment Required

Contact:

  • Brett Eaton : 0274 592 982
  • Ian Thomas: 0274 976 010
  • Brian Kent (Owner/Manager) 021 644 091

Email: thecrew@taurangaboatsales.co.nz

Tauranga Bridge Marina                  Sulphur Point Marina
Phone: 07 5750512                           Phone : 07 571 8443
Fax: 07 5750514                                Fax : 07 571 8574