Old4New is a campaign that is running nation wide where you can swap your old, damaged, or out-of-date lifejacket for a brand new one at a discounted price. It's important to update your lifejackets as while they may look okay to the eye, saltwater, sun and general wear and tear impact how effective they are (sometimes they won't even float)!
The Bylaw reflects Maritime Rule Part 91, as well as local rules. Following is a summary of important points in the Bylaw for your reference.
Speed not to exceed 5-knots:
At any time within 50m of other vessels or person in water
At any time 200m either side of Manawatu Marine Boating Club launching ramp at Foxton Beach
At any time in the Foxton Loop between Speir's Corner and the corner adjacent the Water Tower
During the period one week prior to and one week after duck shooting season opening day (first Saturday in May) except when transiting to/from the open sea
From Jackeytown Road to point 350m upstream of SH3 Bridge at Ashhurst during period 1 October - 31 March each year (jet skis not to exceed 5-knots at any time in this area)
Due to recent flood events a navigation hazard in the form of railway irons has been exposed on the Manawatū River. The hazard is located in the Te Matai Road area on the left hand bank when looking downstream and will be marked with buoys. On water users are advised to take caution in this area until the hazard can be removed.
On the Manawatu River between 2km upstream of the Whirokino Bridge down to the Whirokino boat launching ramp
On the Manawatu River upstream of the Whirokino Bridge, from the Te Pehu Trig Station to another point 1.6km upstream where Cooks Drain enters;
On the Manawatu River below the Foxton - Shannon Bridge, between points 1 and 4 km downstream of that bridge; and
On the Manawatu River from a point 200m upstream of the Manawatu Marine Boating Club launching ramp to the downstream end of the Foxton Loop.
The Harbourmaster and appointed Enforcement Officers have powers under the Bylaw to keep the Manawatu River and its tributaries safe for navigation and recreation.