Every day during summer, people on Rotorua lakes are found drinking and boating, prompting authorities to call for restrictions. There are no restrictions against drinking and driving a boat but Bay of Plenty regional Harbourmaster Carl Magazinovic said laws against drinking and boating would cause a decrease in water accidents.
Mr Magazinovic said although actual figures weren't recorded, "a couple of people" a day were caught drinking and boating during summer in Rotorua. "We do see it often and there are problems caused by it in the same way as on the roads," he said. "In Australia there are drinking and boating rules and I think it would be positive to restrict the use of alcohol on boats in New Zealand."
Mr Magazinovic said although actual figures weren't recorded, "a couple of people" a day were caught drinking and boating during summer in Rotorua. "We do see it often and there are problems caused by it in the same way as on the roads," he said. "In Australia there are drinking and boating rules and I think it would be positive to restrict the use of alcohol on boats in New Zealand."
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