Taranaki Marine

Marine 12:54PM

Taranaki — An invasive aquatic weed has been found in Lake Rotorangi, prompting a request for recreational users of the lake to help prevent it spreading.

Hornwort, also known as coontail, is highly invasive.

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Marine 11:06AM

Coastguard South Taranaki Volunteer Receives Outward Bound Scholarship

Taranaki — Coastguard South Taranaki volunteer Gareth Read has been awarded an Outward Bound scholarship in recognition of his dedication and contribution to the organisation.

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Marine 6:23PM

Police no longer on board ship

New Plymouth — Police are no longer on board the Noble Discoverer, the ship which is currently at the centre of an environmental protest in Port Taranaki.

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Marine 1:18PM

RCCNZ coordinates southern ocean rescue (5)

Taranaki — 18 December 2011 - 8.00AM Crew on board the Russian vessel Sparta, which sustained damage to its hull while fishing in the Ross Sea, have continued working overnight to stabilise the boat.

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Marine 1:14PM

Successful rescue in Taranaki

Taranaki — Three people have been winched to safety by rescue helicopter after abandoning their fishing boat for a life raft in rough seas in South Taranaki early this morning.

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Marine 2:09PM

Council on the Hunt for Boat-Building Skills

New Plymouth — Old-style boat-building skills are needed in Pukekura Park.

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Marine 12:38PM

Be Safe, Have Fun in the Water

Taranaki — As the weather warms up toward summer, water users are being reminded how to use our rivers, port and sea safely.

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Marine 1:53PM

Waitara Wharf Construction to Start Next Month

New Plymouth — Work will begin near the end of next month (May) on building a new wharf on the Waitara River.

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Marine 2:14PM

New marine reserve off the Taranaki coast

Taranaki — The establishment of the new Tapuae Marine Reserve off the Taranaki coast near New Plymouth was announced today by Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick.

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Marine 6:48PM

New Prospecting Permit in Taranaki raises Concerns

Taranaki — Today’s release from Forest and Bird revealing the issuing of a new permit allowing prospecting for minerals off the Whanganui Taranaki coast and off the Taranaki Waikato Coast has raised concern from local MP for Te Tai Hauauru, Tariana Turia.

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Marine 10:29AM

Oil spill response to be tested at port

Taranaki — Boaties and others using Port Taranaki this week are being urged to steer clear of booms that will be deployed as part of an oil spill response exercise.

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Marine 11:10AM

Tapuae Marine Reserve passes final hurdle

New Plymouth — A new marine reserve is to be established near New Plymouth, the 17th approved since 2003, Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton and Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today.

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