Schedule 1 - Location specific information

In accordance with subclause 4.2.2 (Location specific schedules), any clauses contained in this schedule shall be read in conjunction with all other clauses in this Bylaw.

Area covered

This schedule applies to the waters of the Mokau River from the source to the sea. The zones are shown on Map 1.

Speed of vessels
S1.1.1 The provisions of 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of the bylaw, which relate to speed in the vicinity of other vessels, persons or structures, have been replaced by S1.1.2 and S1.1.3 of this schedule, which provide similar restrictions but with varied distances.

This means that subject to subclauses S1.1.2 and S1.1.3, which relate to conditions specific to the Mokau River, the 5 knot speed limit referred to in subclauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of this bylaw still applies to the Mokau River. For the avoidance of doubt, a breach of the conditions set out in subclauses S1.1.2 and S1.1.3, namely exceeding 5 knots in the Mokau River in circumstances which are in breach of the conditions of subclauses S1.1.2 and S1.1.3, shall constitute a breach of clause 3.2.

S1.1.2 No person shall, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing someone or some object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots:

1. within the 5 knot zone as shown on Map 1; or
2. within 30 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or
3. within 30 metres of any other structure not already listed in S1.1.2; or
4. within a 50 metre radius of any boat ramps or jetties; or
5. within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A of the International Code of Signals (diver’s flag); or
6. within a 50 metre radius around Motutawa Island.

S1.1.3 No person shall cause or allow himself or herself to be towed by a vessel (whether or not on a water ski, aquaplane, wakeboard or other similar object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots in any circumstances specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (f) of subclause S1.1.2.

Reserved Areas:

S1.1.4 Personal water craft and towing zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the following areas (as shown on Map 1), shall be reserved as a personal water craft and towing zone:

• from a distance of 50 metres upstream of the State Highway Bridge to Tauwhare Stream but excluding the 50 metre 5 knot zone around Motutawa Island; and
• the area of water that is known as Wairere Dam extending 850 metres upstream from the Wairere Bridge.

Within this zone:

1. Subclause 3.9.3 of this bylaw is suspended for this zone.
2. Any vessel may pass through this zone and any personal water craft may use this zone provided they do not obstruct or impede any other vessel towing another person or object, nor obstruct nor impede any person being towed.
3. All vessels towing another person or object shall move in an anticlockwise direction.

S1.1.5 5 Knot zones
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the area from the Flowerpot upstream to the State Highway Bridge as shown on Map 1, is reserved as a 5 knot zone.

Within this zone:

1. No person shall swim within a 10 metre radius of the boat ramp.
2. No person shall dive within this zone.
3. No set nets are to be placed within a 200 metre radius of the Flowerpot from Labour weekend to Easter inclusive.

S1.1.6 Open Speed Zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the following areas (as shown on Map 1) shall be reserved as open speed zones:

• from the Flowerpot to the sea; and
• from a distance of 50 metres upstream of the State Highway bridge to Wairere Dam but excluding the 50 metre 5 knot zone around Motutawa Island.

Map 1: Mokau River