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 Waikato River from northern end of Motukakaho Island downstream to Port Waikato, as indicated on Map 13.

Reserved areas:

S1.13.1 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of 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of the bylaw, which relate to speed in the vicinity of other vessels, persons or structures, have been replaced by S1.13.2 and S1.13.3 of this schedule, which provide similar restrictions but with varied distances.

This means that subject to subclauses S1.13.2 and S1.13.3, which relate to conditions specific to the northern end of Motukakaho Island downstream to Port Waikato the 5 knot speed limit referred to in subclauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of this bylaw still applies to the northern end of Motukakaho Island downstream to Port Waikato. For the avoidance of doubt, a breach of the conditions set out in subclauses S1.13.2 and S1.13.3, namely exceeding 5 knots in the northern end of Motukakaho Island downstream to Port Waikato in circumstances which are in breach of the conditions of subclauses S1.13.2 and S1.13.3, shall constitute a breach of clause 3.2.

S1.13.2 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 in any of the following circumstances:

1. within a 5 knot zone as shown on Map 13; or
2. when passing through a recognised anchorage; or
3. within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A (diver’s flag) of the International Code of Signals; or
4. when passing within 30 metres of any other vessel, or any person in the water, rowing, bathing, hunting or fishing (except rowing coaching/support vessels); or
5. when passing within 30 metres of any structure in the river; or
6. when passing within a radius of 50 metres of the Hoods Landing and Port Waikato boat ramps.

S1.13.3 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 S1.13.2.

Reserved areas:

S1.13.4 5 knot zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the area of the Waikato River from the Port Waikato boat ramp upstream to the southern end of Motukakaho Island extending out 200 metres from the water’s edge on both sides of the river, as shown on Map 13, is reserved for the purpose of passive water recreation.

Within this zone:

1. No person shall propel or navigate a vessel at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots.

S1.13.5 Transit zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the area between the two 5 knot zones on the Waikato River from the Port Waikato boat ramp upstream to the southern end of Motukakaho Island, as shown on Map 13, is reserved for the purpose of vessels transiting from upstream of the 5 knot zone to the mouth of the river and vice versa. This zone is therefore restricted to the navigation of vessels through the zone in a safe manner and by the most direct route.

Within this zone:

1. All vessels shall proceed through this zone in as direct a route as possible and speed shall be in accordance with subclause S1.13.2.
2. No skipper shall use it or allow it to be used to tow any person (whether or not on a water ski or other similar object).
3. No personal water craft shall be used in this zone unless for the purpose of accessing (in the most direct route) the open speed zone or upstream of the transit zone at Port Waikato.

Map 13: Waikato River – Port Waikato