dutyfree 170 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Right, rather than debate the lock-down cruise or non-cruise have any Westhaven berthholders responded to the consultation on: a) Permitting non-recreational boats to use selected berths within the Marina; b) The introduction of a user pays regime for utilities in the Marina; c) Allowing berth holders to sublet their marina berths for 12 months or more; and d) Permitting "Live on Board" at Panuku's discretion. Responses due 5pm 14th April. Explanatory Note.pdf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I know we love to hate Panuku and Westhaven Management, but I think the proposal to start allowing liveaboards again is a positive one. Theyd be useful right now in keeping an eye on boats during the lockdown, and did prove to be useful when that Tornado thingy ripped through mid year (last year), as they rushed to help marina management. ANd they are generally useful to keep a general eye out for dodgy characters overall -- something that has proven to be a successfully deterrent to said dodgy dudes roaming other marinas that have a liveaboard community. All that is needed is a "riff raff" clause so guys don't go growing cannabis or what not in pot plants on their cabin top , and all will be well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Agree that any proposal to encourage live-aboards is good. i recently spoke to GH about this and they are actively trying to wind down to zero - their argument is wanting to be a ‘clean & green’ marina and they can never know 100% the toilet usage habits of liveaboards. I think that’s a poor argument which could be handled in other ways if you wanted to and if you truly recognised the other benefits of liveaboards - especially as passive security. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 293 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I agree Aleana, your dodgy dunny use is a ridiculous reason for GH not to allow liveabaords. There has to be more to it than that up there......IT? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 At least you would have a better class of live aboard on a marina due to fees rather than some tucked up rivers doing night raids. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Black Panther 1,584 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 3 hours ago, harrytom said: At least you would have a better class of live aboard on a marina due to fees rather than some tucked up rivers doing night raids. What makes you think money equates to a better person? 1 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 392 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 3 hours ago, harrytom said: a better class of live aboard on a marina due to fees Not classy at all that statement. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 642 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 Take a trip up tamiki river there has been some dubious liveaboards,There have been a numbers of thefts by a certain vessel that resides in the river, doubt that would happen in a marina.Didnt say you need to be wealthy for a marina but you would have a better type of person thats all I meant.I know you a get a bad apple in every bunch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twisty 176 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 I Don't agree with "A". Isn't there already a waiting list ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 170 Posted April 7, 2020 Author Share Posted April 7, 2020 Has anyone seen anything from the WMUA on this? I am a member but I have not had anything from them which is a surprise. I am surprised by A and B. They tried to charge for utilities previously and I thought they gave up? We are constantly told there is a waiting list, that we can only spend one night on our boats etc so I don't get what they are after, other than higher fees. They need 75% to agree I think, so I was thinking this would be a great opportunity to get a lease extension etc in return. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 5 hours ago, twisty said: I Don't agree with "A". Isn't there already a waiting list ? Where? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twisty 176 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 My understanding is that there is a large waiting list for boats to get into Westhaven. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 427 Posted April 8, 2020 Share Posted April 8, 2020 Sorry I don’t know about Westhaven. My post was about Gulf Harbour’s policy. That’s what I meant when I said I spoke to “GH”. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ex Elly 197 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 6/04/2020 at 6:16 PM, dutyfree said: Right, rather than debate the lock-down cruise or non-cruise have any Westhaven berthholders responded to the consultation on: a) Permitting non-recreational boats to use selected berths within the Marina; b) The introduction of a user pays regime for utilities in the Marina; c) Allowing berth holders to sublet their marina berths for 12 months or more; and d) Permitting "Live on Board" at Panuku's discretion. Responses due 5pm 14th April. Explanatory Note.pdf 256.98 kB · 16 downloads Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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