Public information

See how the work we do helps shape the maritime environment of New Zealand.

Shaping the future of maritime

The future of maritime is shaped by environmental developments, news and consultations.

Read our historic media archive or read the latest news.

Read our media releases to see what’s new in the maritime sector.

Learn about our efforts to conserve the environment.

See what we do to protect our wildlife and environment.

See how you can change maritime in New Zealand.

Help shape the maritime community by getting involved.

Subscribe to email updates or order print publications.

Subscribe to email updates or order print publications.

How we deal with risk and harm

We have strategies and plans in place to make all activities on our seas, rivers and lakes much safer.

Safety and response

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Verification tool

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About us

What does MNZ do?

Find out what we do and who we work with.

Learn about how we engage with our international audiences and partners.

International Engagement

We engage with a wide range of international maritime organisations.

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News

Read our most recent or archived media releases.

Latest media releases

Environment

We aim to protect the marine environment by minimising waste and accidental spills, but have response capabilities in place for when they do happen.

Legislation, regulations and conventions

Oil, gas and mineral exploration

Environmental impact of oil

Responding to spills

Oil risk assessment

History

See how the coastline and seas have shaped New Zealand’s maritime history.

Consultations

We engage with the community and general public on a range of maritime matters through consultations and engagement.

Incidents

The MNZ incident page contains current and historic information about incidents we are responding to or have managed in the past.