• Referred
  • Applied
  • Comments
  • Panel considering
  • Decision

Project summary

A commercial marina development with:

  • berthage for 250 craft 

  • a public boat launching ramp and parking for marina users and boat trailers  

  • associated marina infrastructure including fueling services, hospitality and retail outlets, and facilities for emergency services  

  • upgrading road access, limited vegetation clearance, dredging, reclamation for parking and services, pile and pier installation, building construction, and landscaping.

Project location

The project is predominantly situated within the coastal marine area at Waipiro Bay, Bay of Islands, in the Northland region. Land access will be via 285 Manawaora Road, Waipiro Bay. 

Project referral

The Minister for Infrastructure referred the project to the Fast-track on 17 July 2025. The application was lodged on 24 March 2025.

Notice of decisions on application for referral of the Waipiro Marina project (PDF, 207KB)

  • Referral application

    Referral application documents for the Waipiro Marina project.
    Referral application