August 2026 update

Queenstown boating breaches get fees

Some Queenstown Lakes navigation bylaw breaches will become infringement offences with set fees.

Maritime Transport (Infringement Fees for Offences—Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025/Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Haumaru Whakatere 2025) Regulations 2026 · Starts 3 Sep 2026

Read the official text on legislation.govt.nz