Jet skis will now need permits of registration to use the Manawatū River.
Recent changes to the Manawatū River and Tributaries Navigation Safety Bylaw 2022 require river users to register jet skis. Registration has been set at a one-off fee of $70 including GST and was valid throughout New Zealand.
Horizons harbourmaster Jeanie Ferry said the purpose of the bylaw was to reduce the risk of fatalities, injuries, accidents, collisions and damage on the Manawatū River and its tributaries.
Regional council Horizons was responsible for maritime river safety.
“With the weather warming up we want to make sure people are aware of the need to register their jet skis,” she said.