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Moana Auckland to kick off with free Shoreline Social weekend by the water
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival returns at the end of February opening with Moana Auckl...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Chinese Mitten Crab (Eriocheir sinensis )
Why is it a problem?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots!
In its introdu...

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Cule Marine announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blinds
Cule Marine Ltd announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blind Systems
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Seawind 1170 showcased at Auckland Boat Show as Seawind strengthens New Zealand partnership
Seawind Catamarans will be showcasing their award-winning Seawind 1170 at the Auckland Boat Show fro...

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Marine industry rebounds as 25th Auckland Boat Show expands to meet exhibitor demand
New Zealand’s marine industry is showing clear signs of recovery, with the 25th Auckland Boat Show e...

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Greenline 42 completed its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026
From Boat Business in the Boating New Zealand January 2026 edition.
The all-new Greenline 4...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Shore Crab
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The Ministry for Primary industries says that this crab eat species that are i...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Asian Clam (Potamocorbula amurensis)
Why is it a problem?
The Asian clam can occur in very high densities; over 25,000 per square metre....

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Pilot vessel grounding shows why electronic navigation matters in restricted visibility
Match your navigation techniques to the conditions, says the Transport Accident Investigation Commis...

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Raymarine on board to help map 100% of world’s ocean floor
Raymarine has entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO (General Bathym...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Aquarium Caulerpa (Caulerpa taxifolia)
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The aquarium type is cold-tolerant, fast growing and, in natural environments,...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Clubbed Tunicate (Styela clava)
The clubbed tunicate prefers to grow on marine structures and boat hulls, affecting your boat’s perf...

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Marine Pest of the Week: Sea Squirt (Clavelina)
Clavelina oblonga and Clavelina lepadiformis are two types of sea squirt, or ascidian, that have rec...

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Five teams enter historic America’s Cup Alliance to supercharge future of sport’s oldest...
Founding teams unite to unleash the potential of the America's Cup, introducing a professional struc...

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Sargo 45 Fly
The next evolution of an award-winning yacht.
Following the remarkable success of the Sargo 45, l...

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Runaway repower
Runaway is an extended Formula 33 owned by fastidious engineer and businessman Mike Smith of Aucklan...

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The Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
Boating New Zealand joined Surtees in Whakatāne on Wednesday as the 770 Game Fisher XL was unveiled....

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Marine Pest of the Week – Asian Kelp (Undaria pinnatifida)
A fast grower that forms dense colonies on any hard surface - including your boat, shells, reefs, wh...

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🆘 HELP!!! Support boats wanted as offshore powerboat racing heads to Napier
Offshore Powerboat Racing New Zealand is calling on the wider boating community as it prepares for i...

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Hydroplane Invitational Series fires up with tight racing at Mangakino
A big turnout, close clock starts, and a breakthrough win for Toni Lowe set the tone for the new thr...

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Marine Pest of the Week – Exotic Caulerpa
These species of Caulerpa demonstrate aggressive overgrowth qualities when introduced outside of the...

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Marine Pest of the Week – Mediterranean Fanworm (Sabella spallanzanii)
With an ability to pack in 1,000 individuals per square meter, Mediterranean fanworm makes it diffic...

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Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been ...

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$600k partnership lays groundwork to restore endangered black petrels across North Island
The BNZ Foundation has announced a $600,000 partnership with Live Ocean Foundation aimed at protecti...

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Marine Pest of the Week – Japanese Mantis Shrimp (Oratosquilla oratoria)
An aggressive competitor with a dangerous but impressive ‘karate chop’ ability to stun prey. It live...

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Marine Pest of the Week – Eudistoma Australian Droplet Tunicate
With a slimy snot-like appearance this species can form big colonies on rocks. Intrigued? Read more....

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ZeroJet and Pochon electrify French waters
ZeroJet, a pioneering New Zealand company, has announced a new partnership with Pochon, a leading Fr...

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Naiad production in USA
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...

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Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand with a new location at...

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New head for Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member o...

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Marine Pest of the Week – Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica)
The Asian Paddle Crab is in some parts of New Zealand we don't want it to spread.

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Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper
Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform integrated into the ...

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Momentum electric outboard for New Zealand
Momentum Electric Marine’s advanced M10 electric outboard motor has arrived in New Zealand, distribu...

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Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happen close to shore.

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We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand encourages collaboration and participation for Water Sa...
As summer begins, Water Safety Month calls Kiwis to action: stay vigilant and help prevent drownings...

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Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...

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Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on...

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IBEX 2025 delivers momentum and vision for the year ahead
Attendance and innovation up year over year as North America’s premier marine event sets the pace fo...

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Terence Disdale: My Art of Yacht Design
Text by Marilyn M. Mower, Roger Lean-Vercoe
“One of the most sought-after designers of the past 50 ...

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Young bloods rise in the PIC Coastal Classic
A new generation takes the helm of New Zealand’s great race north.
Each Labour Weekend, the PIC C...












