Temporary. Chatham Islands Entry Restrictions.

1. Until further notice, Chatham Islands harbours, ports and wharfs are closed to all outside vessels to ensure the safety of navigation, minimise any possible hazards to navigation, and minimise the endangerment of the safety of people.

2. Under Bylaw 9.2.1 (d) of the Chatham Islands Navigation Safety Bylaw 2013, the Chatham Islands Council Harbourmaster has, except as may be exempted for lifeline supplies and critical trade, closed all Chatham Islands harbours ports and wharfs to all outside vessels.