Whangārei is home to a vibrant water sports community, benefiting from the natural coastal environment, rivers and lakes.
The Whangārei Harbour caters to a variety of sports, recreation and tourism users, with popular activities including sailing, kayaking, paddle sports, waka ama, rowing and fishing. Several clubs and organisations currently operate within the Whangārei District.
To further support these activities and groups, we are looking into the potential of establishing a central Water Sports Hub in the harbour. This could provide a central location for water sports activities, improve access, encourage sharing resources, and support the continued development of water-based sports and recreation in the District.
Through the survey, we wanted to understand:
- the demand for a centralised hub for water sports
- the needs and hopes of current and future users.
Survey closed at 5:00pm on Friday 31 January 2025.