Electricity is available at all marinas and many docks, however you must present an electrical warrant of fitness (EWoF) to connect to shore power. This will be required at every marina you visit. If you do not have a EWoF, you will be required to have an electrical inspection (approx. NZD$50-100 for a four-year EWoF certificate). Speak to a marina manager for assistance in obtaining this certificate.
New Zealand’s Clean Boating Programme provides detail on the electrical requirements. See this document from the Bay of Islands Marina’s website.
Water is available at nearly all marinas and docks, and generally considered safe to drink straight from the tap.
Most main marinas have fuel docks or one nearby.
Gas and dive cylinders brought in from a foreign country, regardless of condition, age or origin, must be approved by a certified tank inspector before being filled in New Zealand (approx. NZD$50/tank). If it passes inspection, it will be stamped with a New Zealand LAB number; it can then be taken to a dive shop or gas station to be filled.
These same rules apply to fire extinguishers.
The New Zealand Marina Operators Association provides a guide for more detail on the approval, testing and filling procedures, published on Westhaven Marina’s website.
Otherwise, gas cylinders are widely available for purchase and can easily be exchanged or re-filled.
Most marinas have a facility for rubbish collection and recycling. Auckland Council has detailed instructions on New Zealand’s rubbish and recycling program, inorganic waste disposal and a list of recycling centers.
Facilities for yachts are extensive throughout New Zealand. While the majority of marine services and supplies, boatbuilding and repairs are found in Auckland and Whangarei, repairs and maintenance facilities are also available throughout the countries in places such as Opua, Tauranga and Nelson.
However, prices have risen considerably in recent years. Cruisers recommended getting a detailed written estimate so that both the cruiser and company agree on the scope and cost of the project, and possible contingencies, before commencing and work.
New Zealand offers both a wide range of locally-grown meat and produce, and a diverse range of imported goods. There is very little that you will not be able to source, particularly when provisioning within the larger cities. The cost of food is relatively expensive. Pack’nSave is considered the cheapest place to do your grocery shopping as it is a bulk supermarket, however, the local markets offer a wide variety of fresh, locally-sourced produce.
Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) publishes a fortnightly Notices to Mariners to notify the public of issues affecting Navigational Safety throughout New Zealand.
Auckand Transport has an online board that posts regional issues that may affect navigation in the Auckland region.
Moorings:
If you're looking for a mooring or berth while visiting New Zealand, you can use the following website to search for a mooring across New Zealand.
Auckland Transport also has moorings available across Auckland locations.
The Clean Below website provides a guide for marine pests, biofouling, cleaning equipment and boat maintenance in New Zealand.
Last updated: January 2026
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