Part of a hope-based network
restoring and enjoying the Mahurangi

Editor Cimino Cole

Cimino 16 January 2011

Dogs are welcome at the Mahurangi Regatta, just not everywhere.

Dog Watch: Dogs are welcome at the Mahurangi Regatta, just not at Sullivan Bay, or at Scotts Landing until after 7pm—then only on the beach and ‘under direct and continuous control’. Image Mahurangi Regatta 2006

For example, dogs are not permitted at Sullivans Bay at any time. But next door at Mita Bay dogs can be taken ashore to the beach, so long as they are under direct and continuous control, which probably means leaving the Jack Russell on its lead. Dogs are excluded from the campground and parkland.

Similarly at Scotts Landing, but only after 7‍ ‍pm, and before 9‍ ‍am. Dogs are neither welcome or permitted at the prize-giving dance [NB: Not being held 2012]. Regional park rules exclude dogs from all booked events, but in any event, dogs are not conducive to massed people sprawling on the grass, enjoying food wine and music.

But nobody enjoys being told what to do, particularly at the relaxed affair such as the Mahurangi Regatta. Even if the direction is ever so gently couched, the impact still smarts:

Oh-my-god you’re serious!—dogs aren’t allowed!—you were being so nice I thought you were kidding me.

The editor is relieved to report that he was not compelled to be the nominated dog ranger this year, as the regional parks management is hiring the services of the local security service to assist with the smooth running of the after-match function, including to help keep the Scotts Landing vehicle manoeuvring area functioning. This is just part of the regional parks response to the realisation that this regionally import event was stretching local volunteer resources too thin.

Because the year-round regional park dog rules are a little involved, only the rules prevailing at the time of the regatta are published here:

Sullivans Bay and Te Muri parkland and beaches Dogs are prohibited.

Cudlip Point Loop Track Dogs are allowed all day. Dogs must be on leads at all times.

Mita Bay Dogs are allowed at all times on the beach only and the coastal/beach around to Öpahi Bay. Dogs can only access Mita Bay by boat, or by foot from Öpahi Bay (which is outside the park). Dogs must be under direct and continuous control at all times. Dogs are prohibited from the campground and parkland.

Scotts Landing land and beaches Dogs are not allowed on the grassed area booked for the regatta—the flat down harbour from the homestead. Elsewhere, dogs are allowed except between 9‍ ‍am and 7‍ ‍pm. Dogs must be under direct and continuous control.

Mahurangi East land and beaches Dogs are allowed, but must be under direct and continuous control.




About the Mahurangi Regatta
Format for the 2012 Mahurangi Regatta
Action on the Mahurangi Regatta Results
For Canine Crew Members Regatta Rules Okay
Revival of a Tradition

Regatta updates:
 Master of the Mahurangi Seeking Resurgence
 Action on the Mahurangi Regatta Results
 Certificates Make Regatta Action More Memorable
 Channelling Regatta Energy into Action on the Mahurangi
 As Well As 2011 Regatta Cyclone Wilma Whacked Yearbook
 Perennial Regatta Call for Crew
 She’s a Hard Road Finding the Perfect Regatta Sponsor
 Prize-Giving and Dance Bring-Your-Own
 Connectivity Exemplar Saved by Wilma

Regatta supporters:
 Auckland Council
 Buckton Consultants
 CharterLink
 Mason Bins

Part of a hope-based network restoring and enjoying the Mahurangi
 Editor Cimino Cole