Tauranga Harbour pontoon proposal faces opposition from residents and rowers
Friday 21 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Bay of Plenty Regional Council
Plans for a maritime emergency response pontoon in Tauranga Harbour have met resistance from local residents and the Tauranga Rowing Club. While the regional council states the facility will reduce emergency response times, opponents argue the structure will affect rowing training areas.