The NZ Electric Boat Co. operates hire facilities on the Kerikeri River, with launch points at the historic Stone Store Wharf and Waipapa Landing on Landing Road.

The company offers New Zealand's first electric boat hire service, running a fleet of purpose-built, silent electric boats that allow visitors to explore the river's waterways, creeks, and wildlife habitat without noise or emissions.

No boating licence or prior experience is required. Staff provide tuition at the start of each hire, and a guide on a safety boat can accompany groups to show lesser-known stretches of the river.

Boats accommodate up to six or seven passengers depending on the vessel. The company also sells and installs commercial-grade electric motors and hybrid conversion systems for private and commercial craft.