- Westhaven Marina
Westhaven Marina is the largest
yacht marina inAuckland ,New Zealand , and also the largest in theSouthern Hemisphere . The marina has nearly two thousandberth s and swing moorings, and tends to be continually booked. Auckland, known as 'City of Sails', is generally known for its maritime passions." [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10365395 Passion for boating runs deep in Auckland] " - "New Zealand Herald ", Thursday January 26, 2006] " [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1/story.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10448787 New park 'a gift for our children'] " - "New Zealand Herald ", Saturday 30 June 2007]It is owned by
Auckland City Council , which bought it fromPorts of Auckland in 2004 for NZ$ 46 million. [ [http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/documents/westhaven/default.asp Westhaven Marina - Gateway to the City of Sails] (from theAuckland City Council website. Accessed 2008-01-11.)] Council is proposing major works around the Marina for NZ$ 23 million up to 2011. This may include improved parks around theAuckland Harbour Bridge area, better footpaths and cycleways along Westhaven Drive and a Marine Village (with cafes and marine-related shops). [" [http://www.nzherald.co.nz/topic/story.cfm?c_id=284&objectid=10456633 $23m plan to open up Westhaven] " - "New Zealand Herald ", Thursday 09 August 2007]In 2008, the marina received its second-time-running international 'Blue Flag award' for its water quality, environmental management and safety standards. ["Marina wins prestigous award" - "CityScene", newsletter of the
Auckland City Council , Sunday 03 February 2008] It is one of 640 marinas worldwide (and the only marina in New Zealand) to have received the award. [ [http://www.blueflag.org/blueflag/2007/NewZealand New Zealand] (from the 'blueflag.org' website. Accessed 2008-02-02.)]ee also
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Viaduct Basin , marine-themed entertainment and residential area further east
*Western Reclamation , industrial and marine use area directly to the eastReferences
External links
* [http://www.westhaven.co.nz/files/main.asp Westhaven Marina] (official website)
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