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 Awakino River from the source to the sea. The zones are shown on Map 2.
Speed of vessels
S1.2.1 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of 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of the bylaw, which relate to speed in the vicinity of other vessels, persons or structures, have been replaced by S1.2.2 and S1.2.3 of the schedule, which provide similar restrictions but with varied distances.
This means that subject to subclauses S1.2.2 and S1.2.3, which relate to conditions specific to the Awakino River, the 5 knot speed limit referred to in subclauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of this bylaw still applies to the Awakino River. For the avoidance of doubt, a breach of the conditions set out in subclauses S1.2.2 and S1.2.3, namely exceeding 5 knots in the Awakino River in circumstances which are in breach of the conditions of subclauses S1.2.2 and S1.2.3, shall constitute a breach of clause 3.2.
S1.2.2 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:
- within the 5 knot zone as shown on Map 2; or
- within 30 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or
- within 30 metres of any other structure not already listed in S1.2.2; or
- within a 50 metre radius of any boat ramps or jetties; or
- within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A of the International Code of Signals (diver’s flag), or
- upstream of the SH3 bridge at Mahoenui.
S1.2.3 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 S1.2.2.
Reserved areas
S1.2.4 Personal water craft zone and towing zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the area from the river mouth to 200 metres downstream of the boat ramp, as shown on Map 2, shall be reserved as a personal water craft and towing zone.
Within this zone:
- Subclause 3.9.2 of this bylaw is suspended for this zone.
- 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.
- All vessels towing another person or object shall move in an anticlockwise direction.
S1.2.5 5 knot zone
In accordance with clause 3.9.3, the area for a distance of 200 metres on either side of the boat ramp, as shown on Map 2, is reserved as a 5 knot zone.
Within this zone:
- No person shall swim within a 10 metre radius of the boat ramp.
- No person shall dive within this zone.
S1.2.6 Open speed zone
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the area from 200 metres upstream of the boat ramp to the SH3 bridge at Mahoenui, as shown on Map 2, is reserved as an open speed zone.
Map 2: Awakino River
