Participate BOPRC
A decision on the Hunters Creek ski area has been reserved until further investigation and engagement with key stakeholders is undertaken.
If you made a submission point on Hunters Creek we will be contacting you soon. And look out for the new Participate Page on this in the near future.
Hunters Creek is a popular waterski lane near Matakana and Rangiwāea Islands in Tauranga Harbour. Waterskiing is permitted within the zone outside of 2 hours immediately before and after low tide. Concerns have been raised about the present location of the ski lane, its effect on private property, and the health and safety concerns for people swimming nearby. We asked for feedback on potentially removing the ski zone from Hunters Creek.
Take a look at the options we asked for feedback on below.
Status Quo (Current Situation)
The area of Hunters Creek, between Matakana and Rangiwāea Islands is designated as a reserved area for skiing ONLY between sunrise and sunset, except for two hours before and after low tide.
Status Quo (Current Situation) with caveats
Leave the Ski Lane where it is but add requirements around increased monitoring and compliance; and working with our partners and other entities to address non-bylaws issues (e.g. beach landings)
Modify Ski Lane
Reduce the size of the ski lane and reshape the top left corner of the area so that the top marker buoy is aligned with Forest land boundaries, avoiding private land.
Remove Ski Lane
There would be no Option 3 clauses as all standard speed rules would apply and the area would not be specifically identified as having a ski lane.
