"The penguins can go all through the harbour ... at this point no oil was noticed on Mauao and Leisure Island and around their burrows," Ms Graham said.
She said the Trust was formed after the Rena disaster but the latest spill was tiny in comparison.
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council said its oil response staff met with Iwi representatives today at the oil clean-up site on the Maungatapu foreshore to plan the next stage of the work.
"Oil at the Bridge Marina was well contained by booms and being sucked out by sucker truck," the council said in a statement.
Wildlife appeared to have not been badly affected although two shags were put down, the council said.
"Several other lightly oiled birds were spotted but not caught. They will be left to clean themselves as the small amount of oil is not likely to harm them," the council added.
Regional on-scene commander Adrian Heays said the council was grateful to homeowners who allowed the clean-up crews to use their properties to access the foreshore and set up a decontamination station.
A regional council worker inspects the shoreline on Turret Rd. Photo / John Borren
The council said boaties should not clean their boats or gear with "any aggressive chemicals" as this could cause more contamination. The council advised boaties to ask marina operators for advice.
The council said oil slicks or oiled vessels should be reported to the regional council's pollution hotline on 0800 884 883. People could also email info@boprc.govt.nz.
Oiled wildlife could be reported to the Department of Conservation by calling 0800 362 468.
