Marsden Cove Canals Management

Marsden Cove Canals Management is guided by equal representation of two key stakeholders: Marsden Cove Waterways and Marsden Maritime Holdings

Marsden Cove Waterways is a Hopper Developments project. Hoppers have 70 years expertise in creating lifestyle developments in residential, retirement, commercial and marine associated activities, and are NZ family owned and operated.

Marsden Maritime Holdings holds over 150ha of prime commercial property available immediately behind Northland’s deepwater port and transport infrastructure, Marsden Maritime Holdings is a key driver in Northland’s growing economy.

Management and Administration

Project Manager

Ettiene Petzer

Canals Management Administrator

Sharleen Gardner

Board of Directors

Director Representatives of Marsden Cove:

Leigh Hopper
Gray Hopper

Director Representatives of Marsden Cove:

Mark Bogle
Rosie Mercer


The management structure enables the company to manage the canals and easements by way of directorship representation on MCCML. Please refer to the constitution below for further information.