Despite some teething problems, locals appear to be on board with areas around Mahia Peninsula being off-access during Rocket Lab's launches.
Before Rocket Lab launches exclusion zones are put into effect around the Mahia Peninsula launch site - on land, air, and sea.
This means certain roads are closed for public access, restrictions are put on the airspace around the launch site, and boats are prohibited from entering the marine space around the peninsula. These zones are only active in the hours preceding a launch.
Ahead of the company's inaugural test launch in May last year, there were reports of issues during the adjustment period, with some locals upset the impact these exclusion zones had on their ability to go boating, or access kaimoana (seafood).
Despite one rogue boat causing the delay of one launch at the weekend, Mahia boaties are now on board with the new rules.