The Tasman Harbourmaster has been actively attending summer events, gathering valuable insights through the Safer Boating survey which received 219 responses.
The Sydney golden wattle (Acacia longifolia), native to south-eastern Australia, was introduced to New Zealand for ornamental planting and dune stabilisation.
Some people may think they’re doing the eels and local aquatic wildlife a favour by providing a free feed, but they are potentially causing ecological damage.
There’s a little island off Māpua toward Moturoa/Rabbit Island in the Waimea Estuary where adventurers young and old have enjoyed exploring since early last century.