There are several navigation safety authorities
that work together In New Zealand.
Maritime New Zealand
(MNZ) is the central
government agency tasked with maritime safety
throughout the country. MNZ's principal
objective is to undertake activities that
promote a safe maritime environment and provide
effective marine pollution prevention and an
effective marine oil pollution response system,
at reasonable cost.
The MNZ develops
maritime and marine protection rules. Other
services include technical advice on maritime
safety and environmental protection issues,
advice on Ministerial correspondence,
parliamentary questions and industry liaison.
Regional Councils
have the statutory function to promote the
social, economic, environmental and cultural
well-being in their regions, which includes
navigation safety. They do this by making
navigation safety bylaws and through powers
exercised by appointing a harbourmaster and
honorary enforcement officers.
