Maritime NZ has a set of
Maritime
Rules which apply to recreational and commercial water
activities in all of New Zealand's coastal and inland waters.
Scouts NZ has a comprehensive
nautical safe operation plan contained in the
Water Activity Rules
which cover water based activities.
Maritime NZ has approved this plan and have granted Scouts NZ an
exemption from compliance from some of the Maritime Rules.
Regional Councils have Navigation
Safety bylaws for the waters in their jurisdiction.