About

Stanaway Marine Services Ltd specializes in all aspects of Marine Construction and Maritime Events throughout Auckland, and Whangarei.

With a 30-year history in the maritime industry, our services range from marine construction through to supporting any maritime activity;  providing vessels and qualified crew.

Maritime New Zealand Certified Vessels and Crew. With a Site Safe Passport.

We hold a Maritime Operator Safety System (MOSS) Certificate, and also a Marine Transport Operators Certificate (MTOC).

Certified Pest Free Operator

Stanaway Marine Services proudly holds a Pest Free Warrant on our vessels. We are strong advocates of keeping the Hauraki Gulf Islands pest-free.

www.doc.govt.nz/pestfreegraphic

Biosecurity Requirements:

Before visiting the islands in the Hauraki Gulf you need to ensure:

Why you need to check your gear...

The Hauraki Gulf is a nationally-significant marine park. Many of the islands of the Gulf are pest free, or partially pest free. This means they are now home to some of New Zealand’s rarest and most endangered species – eg tuatara, takahe, shore plover and kiwi. The islands are also recovering naturally as birds reintroduce themselves to these safe havens.  It is important to keep them pest free – and we need your help!

Pest animals and plants can invade our islands by stowing away on or in your footwear,  gear or boat. Rats can squeeze through a 12 mm gap and mice can squeeze through a 7 mm gap. Insects could hide in your bag, and weeds, seeds and soil could cling to your clothing and shoes.

Pests threaten New Zealand's native wildlife.

• Rats eat birds, eggs, reptiles and insects.
• Mice prey on insects and eat small birds and reptiles.
• Argentine ants can reach large numbers and have a big appetite killing our native insects, skinks, geckos and baby birds.
• Plague skinks compete with native lizards and other animals for food and habitat and have displaced our native skinks on the mainland.
• Soil can carry plant diseases such as kauri dieback.
• Weed seeds can become a weed forest and smother native plants

Prepare for your trip by being alert for these threats. Please:

• Make sure all food is packed and sealed in plastic containers with lid. Ensure cardboard boxes are closed and taped – there must be no opportunity for an unwanted pest to access the container/box in transit.
• Ensure all footwear and gear is clean and free of soil.
• Thoroughly check any camping or overnight gear for stowaways. Gear that has been stored away is high risk.
• Thoroughly check seedlings, potting mix or plant matter to ensure there are no hitch-hikers.
• Seal up your gear/food as soon as you have finished packing and leave it closed until you reach your destination.

Without your co-operation your trip may not be able to take place, so if you have any doubts or questions about biosecurity, please ask us.

Biosecurity Checks May Be Required:

Before transporting high-risk goods, equipment, or vehicles to any Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Island, a biosecurity inspection may be required under the Controlled Area Notice – Hauraki Gulf.

If a pest or sign of pest activity is detected, the item cannot be transported until it has been treated, cleaned, or approved by an authorized biosecurity officer.

There is no charge for a biosecurity check. Book by emailing biosecurity@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz — please allow 10 days’ notice.

For more information:
https://new.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/en/environment/what-you-can-do-for-environment/transporting-items-hauraki-gulf-islands.html

Note: Any costs for pest removal, treatment, transport, or other associated costs are the responsibility of the property owner of the affected goods.