Auckland Council marinas recognised at 2026 NZMOA Awards
Auckland Council’s marinas team has been recognised at the 2026 New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) Awards, with both Silo Marina and Westhaven Marina receiving recognition.
Silo Marina received a Specialist Distinction Award for its unique role as a specialist superyacht marina in central Auckland and its contribution to the city’s marine and visitor economy.
Westhaven Marina was highly commended in the Outstanding Initiative category for its long-running cadetship programme, which has evolved into a more structured capability development programme supporting the next generation of marina professionals.
The recognition reflects the knowledge, capability and commitment across Auckland Council’s marinas team, and the value of investing in our people, strengthening our operations and supporting New Zealand’s marina industry.
Read more:
Read about Silo Marina’s Specialist Distinction Award.
Read about Westhaven Marina’s recognition.
The 2026 NZMOA Awards were presented at the NZMOA Awards Dinner in Tauranga on 24 September 2026.
Pictured from left to right: Gareth Wilson, Marinas Manager; David Marginet, Operations Quality Manager Marinas; Mike Keown, Marinas Asset Manager; and Kevin Lidgard, Head of Marinas.
