Westhaven Marina in Auckland, New Zealand, is the largest yacht marina in the Southern Hemisphere.[citation needed] The marina has nearly two thousand berths and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions.[1][2]
It is owned by Auckland Council, as successor to the Auckland City Council, which bought it from Ports of Auckland in 2004 for NZ$46 million.[3]
In 2008, it received its second-time-running international 'Blue Flag award' for its water quality, environmental management and safety standards.[4] It is one of 640 marinas worldwide (and the only marina in New Zealand) to have received the award.[5]
- ^ Eames, David (26 January 2006). "Passion for boating runs deep in Auckland". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ^ Orsman, Bernard (30 June 2007). "New park 'a gift for our children'". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 3 December 2011.
- ^ Westhaven Marina – Gateway to the City of Sails (from the Auckland City Council website. Accessed 11 January 2008.)
- ^ Marina wins prestigious award – CityScene, newsletter of the Auckland City Council, Sunday 3 February 2008
- ^ New Zealand (from the 'blueflag.org' website. Accessed 2 February 2008.)