As reported, the proposed ‘Anchoring fee’ has been abandoned after the local marine industry strongly opposed fee. Mark Illingworth of Seal Superyachts New Zealand said, “it was great to see local industry band together, present a case and for NZ Marine to action our concerns so effectively”. The overhauled system now states that visiting yachts exceeding 40 meters will pay a single fee covering the year of NZ$20 (US$13) per meter, plus value-added tax.
Auckland’s all-new America’s Cup village under development is set to rejuvenate the waterfront.
The programme for the event in New Zealand has also become more clear with dates and berthage rates being finalised this week. An exciting array of events has been planned which presents a number of options to visit various areas within New Zealand’s North Island. The current programme is as follows:
- January – The Prada Cup America’s Cup Challenger Series – Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf
- February 15th to 19th – New Zealand Millennium Cup Superyacht Regatta – Bay of Islands
- February 22nd to 24th – J Class Regatta – Bay of Islands
- March 6th – J Class Exhibition Race – Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf
- March 6th to 21st – The 36th America’s Cup Match – Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf
Berthage rates for central Auckland’s Silo and Viaduct Marinas during that time have now been finalised and are as follows:
- October 2020 – $12.50nzd
- November 2020 – $15.00nzd
- December 2020 – $17.50nzd
- January 2021 – $25.00nzd
- February 2021 – $25.00nzd
- March 2021 – $25.00nzd
*Rates are by berth length. Water is charged a $6.00nzd per cubic metre, and electricity at $0.30 per kilowatt.
With strong demand for berth space, we suggest any vessel considering a visit to New Zealand during this period contact our Seal Superyachts New Zealand office who can support your expression of interest and provide additional information and assistance.
Contact: newzealand@seal-superyachts.com / +64 9 302 0178
Footnote:
Contact Seal Superyachts New Zealand for detailed information about cruising around New Zealand, superyacht charter regulations and about how we can support your visit.
Principle agent Ben Osborne is proud to have worked with many of the World’s largest Superyachts and has extensive knowledge of New Zealand and the surrounding area.
Ben Osborne
Phone: +64 21 040 9976
Email: newzealand@seal-superyachts.com