Jon Jon Peters
Jon Jon Peters is the Bay of Plenty Regional Council harbourmaster, known for his commitment to maritime safety. Recently, he issued warnings to local boaties and windsurfers about the dangerous weather conditions expected due to Cyclone Tam, advising them to reconsider their on-water plans during the Easter weekend.
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Recent news mentions
Jon Jon Peters emphasized the responsibilities of powered vessel operators when passing non-powered craft.
Whakatāne paddlers swamped by boat wakes prompt call for 5-knot rule enforcement
New Zealand· 2026-02-16
Harbourmaster Jon Jon Peters and the council’s maritime teams are monitoring the use of lifejackets and personal flotation devices in the region.
More Bay of Plenty stand-up paddleboarders caught without lifejacketsNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
Jon Jon Peters said an estimate that 10 litres of diesel had leaked was incorrect, and the estimated amount was much less.
Barge removed from Tauranga Bridge Marina after capsizing, crane remainsNew Zealand· 2025-04-28
Jon Jon Peters is the Bay of Plenty harbourmaster who corrected the estimate of diesel leakage.
Barge removed from Tauranga Bridge Marina after capsizing, crane remainsNew Zealand· 2025-04-28Jon Jon Peters, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council harbourmaster, warned about dangerous conditions for boaties due to Cyclone Tam.
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsenNew Zealand· 2025-04-16Jon Jon Peters, the Bay of Plenty Regional Council harbourmaster, warned about dangerous conditions for boaties due to Cyclone Tam.
Windsurfer rescued in harbour as conditions worsenNew Zealand· 2025-04-16