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  1. https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/great-barrier-island-nz-port-5496

     

    Great Barrier Island is located in outer Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand, approx 100 km (60 mi) northeast of Auckland. The Island covers a total area of 285 km2 (110 mi2), ranking it New Zealand's 6th-largest. Its highest elevation point (Mt Hobson) is 621 m (2037 ft) above sea level.

    Cruise ships to Great Barrier Island dock/anchor at Tryphena - a port town on the southwestern coast.

     

    So there would be a possibilty this is where it came from pre 2022?

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  2. 3 hours ago, CarpeDiem said:

    I did hear about that. And I am not disputing the theory is possible, rather it just seems a bit of a stretch. 

    On the scale of strange, I would consider spreading fish to create a fishery less strange than establishing a useless strain of Caulerpa at the Barrier.

    If some NZ resident comes forward with an eradication solution that they have been working on since before the outbreak was detected then I might consider that a little suss ;)

    Show me a canal/river in the waikato region without koi carp. They everywhere. Bloody hard to catch so have taken to dragging a old tennis net and getting plenty.They stnk as we put them through a mincer for berley.

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  3. Apart from Facebook MPI or from this site.How would I know there is "caulerpa"

    NO signs at ramps that I use,in fact wandering around "Westhaven" no signs on gates to marinas

    NO mention on fishing shows that Tryphena and parts of the Mercs are no anchoring.

    So not a major problem as not out in front of the public on TV. Dont buy the herald or any newspaper

  4. Plenty of options around in the fish finder range,but straight depth/speed?  Have a garmin striker 4, shows depth/speed/gps can set tracks /way points etc hardy little unit for under $350 with chirp transducer.  

  5. 4 hours ago, waikiore said:

    Very little mention of the once proud Royal Akarana Yacht club , still thats the way they chose to run it into the ground, perhaps the squadron should take on the emmies -store them in the Vic building and bury Akkers .

    The Squady had the "m" before the aks took them over,not sure what the reason was.. Use to race Saturday 1.00pm with a fleet of 10 most of the time.

    Might of had something to do with squady new premises and "Ms" couldnt be arsed getting out of wet gear.

  6. 3 hours ago, otto said:

    Marine farms in the Firth,

    They are still on the cards "Otto" and will be a reality soon,if you are talking about fish pens

    Can someone please explain why there is a big launch still up on the landing and where has the RAYC gone to. Was down there today and all I saw was a building with big signage saying Marine centre.

  7. The Auckland council is broke,no $$,looking at rate hike of 22%

    Yes they are responsible for bio security and seafloor/fauna/even stock out to the 10 mile limit but you stump up with $5 mill starting point and have a go.

    I can just see YNZ saying we need to fight this and need $100k levy from every club and $20k from each boat owner. Give a page doesnt work as they have a page going and what was the last figure $9k??

    I keep reverting back too 2013 where they outlined the plans for the okahu bay area.It was all for all to see but like so many we sat on our hands and said"this wont affect me so I will do nothing" guess what,no objection so now to put our planes in place.

    Ayba/ynz missed the boat.

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  8. trying not to be negative. But with recent events(weather since January)Think council has more to worry about the a few vessels that use the facility. When I say a few, last few yrs never saw it packed out. Remember when Westhaven had the slipway by the bridge? Use to be given the hurry up to get back as others waiting.

     

    Due too rising costs,not just haulout but antifoul etc have joined the trailer brigade,Havent used for 4 weeks so if I had a moored vessel probaly be unused too,weather and commitments

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  9. 15 hours ago, Island Time said:

    That's disappointing. But not particularly surprising....

    You cant better city hall,ever protested a race committee and won!

    When Legasea/option4 went before the supreme court over recreational Kahawai , cost roughly 1 mill,3 court appreances ,a win ,a lose and might say a draw,the outcome was.The minister shall provide catch rates ahead of commercial when species become low in biomass. (rough translation) so expect to spend more than that to bet council

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  10. 3 hours ago, Island Time said:

    All of this nonsense is why the ferries can't get crews.  - plus the low pay of course..

    And that is why so many Indian taxi drivers due to the fact they need to complete to NZ standards. The heart lungs etc are in the same place as theirs so whats the problem. we have a pharmacist driving due to not able to afford to NZ course.

    Its a crooked system. Time served in NZ or overseas should count.

  11. 35 minutes ago, CarpeDiem said:

    Fan Worms are left unchecked and they deplete a nutrient required for Snapper and Kahawai to breed. Is this a good or bad thing? Well, it depends on your perspective. But for Snapper and Kahawai, it's undoubtedly a negative outcome. 

    From What niwa has posted,seem to be a water filter but can take nutrients away from oysters/mussels,no mention of fish.

     

    With warmer tempertures,more shipping its only a uestion of time before more deadly pests arrive,as someone pointed out .The pacific oyster which has overtaken our rock oyster,now an industry.

     

     

  12. The "bug" exist in petrol too, but because we use our vehicles often and filling tank it doesnt get a chance to get established same with heavy transport. But vessel lay  unused for long periods with 1/2 full tanks so condensation gets in and away the bug goes. Never had a problem, dosed tank each fill, kept tank full and regular use with regular change of filters and drain/check water trap.. Buy fuel from high turn over stations.

  13. 50/50 may work we you both use the boat at the same time.  The 2 issues I see are. Breakages not being reported.(yeah it was fine when left it)

    Maintaince  Who does what or pays for what.

    50% boat ownership is easy its have they got the funds for maintaince?

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