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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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Hauraki Gulf fisheries closure confirmed: rockpool harvest banned for two years
From 12 March 2026, parts of Ōmaha Bay, Kawau Bay and Whangaparāoa go off limits for shellfish and s...
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Jumping in the deep end: crewing on classic boats
Stepping aboard a classic yacht can feel like stepping back in time. Long overhangs, varnished timbe...
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Vessev VS-9 trial underway in Queenstown Lakes district
The New Zealand-design and built electric hydrofoiling vessel is being evaluated as a future option ...
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B&G Zeus SRX chartplotter: a new flagship screen for serious sailing
B&G’s newest chartplotter pairs a large format screen with the NEON operating system, and it wil...
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Simrad NSO 4 lands in New Zealand
Simrad turns 80 this year. Instead of looking back, it has pushed forward with a new f...
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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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Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio ...
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Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and r...
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Yamaha adds wireless control to Helm Master EX in New Zealand
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has expanded its Helm Master EX system in New Zealand with the release of ...
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Salvage operation begins to recover wrecked Black Cat tourist boat from Akaroa Harbour
A two-week salvage operation has begun to recover the wrecked Black Cat Cruises boat from Akaroa Har...
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Riviera 58 Sports Motor Yacht: Tuned by experience
Launched in 2025, the 19.8m Flagship is the first of Riviera's new 58 Sports Motor Yacht (SMY) into ...
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Marcopolo Adventure Yachts debut MP10 and MP12 at boot Düsseldorf 2026
Marcopolo Adventure Yachts has completed its international debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, unveiling ...
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Barletta brings Seakeeper Ride stabilisation to pontoon boats
Barletta’s decision to introduce Seakeeper Ride to the pontoon market marks a genuine shift in how t...
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Celia Knowles Rescue reaches 500 assists, marking 15 years on the frontline
Hawke Bay Coastguard has passed a major operational milestone, recording the 500th assist by its res...
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Smuggler brings broad amphibious and RIB range to Auckland Boat Show
Smuggler Marine will display a mix of amphibious and conventional RIBs at the Auckland Boat Show, le...
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Update on Black Cat Cruises vessel incident, Akaroa Harbour
On Saturday 31 January 2026, a 17-metre Black Cat Cruises passenger catamaran grounded near the entr...
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Aotearoa Ocean Racing links offshore sailing with marine restoration in New Zealand
An offshore racing team with global ambitions has partnered with a New Zealand based ocean charity, ...
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Six awards announced as UK sailor Pete Hill named 2025 Blue Water Medal winner
The Cruising Club of America has announced its 2025 awards, led by the presentation of the prestigio...
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Remigo launches award-winning RemigoOne Neo electric outboard
Remigo has officially launched the RemigoOne Neo, a new-generation electric outboard that has alread...
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From niche to norm: multihulls emerge as a dominant force in global boating
Multihull boating has moved decisively from niche to mainstream, and in early 2026 the shift is no l...
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Notices to Mariners February 2026: what Kiwi boaties need to know now
Protected areas, port works, and navigation changes feature in the February 2026 Notices to Mariners...
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Akaroa tourist vessel capsize follows grounding
Black Cat Cruises has confirmed it has resumed normal operations, with its Akaroa Nature Cruise and ...
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Invictus TT460 advances Italian yacht design with substance and intent
Invictus Yacht has unveiled the TT460, a new flagship model that extends the brand’s design philosop...
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The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show makes its debut in 2026
The Gippsland Lakes Boat Show will launch for the first time from 27 February to 1 March 2026, deliv...
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BOAT Design and Innovation Awards 2026 winners revealed
The Superyacht Design Festival ceremony in Kitzbuhel crowned the year’s standout yachts, from bold e...
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Riva Cento is born: the open yacht for collectors that celebrates the Riva legend from a contemporar...
Riva has unveiled Riva Cento, a strictly limited edition open yacht created for collectors and built...
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VanDutch 75 sets a new benchmark for open yacht design
Towards the end of 2025, VanDutch Yachts introduced the VanDutch 75, a flagship open yacht defined b...
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Hamilton Island sale marks new chapter for Australia’s iconic regatta hub
Hamilton Island, long recognised as one of Australia’s premier sailing destinations and a regular ho...
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Where Excess is built
The Excess Catamarans Factory Tours are returning to the brand’s home in Poiré-sur-Vie this March, o...
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Firecrown reportedly shutters Yachts International and Anglers Journal
It seems that Firecrown Media may have shut down two long-running marine titles, Yachts Internationa...
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Four-year peace of mind as Quick Group unveiled extended Quick Gyro warranty at boot Düsseldorf 2026...
Quick Group has unveiled a new extended warranty programme for its Quick Gyro stabilis...
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Earthling E40 heads offshore as European campaign begins
After nearly two years of proving itself in New Zealand waters, Earthling went on the move in June, ...
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Next generation Outremer catamarans take shape as key build milestones are reached
The next generation of Outremer catamarans is now firmly taking shape, with major construction miles...
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Historic vessels confirmed as boat selection finalised for 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival
The Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has completed its boat selection process for the 2026 event, confi...
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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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Three Brunswick Boat Group brands earn major international and U.S. innovation awards
Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation, has secured three of the marine industry’...
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Hobsonville Marina completes major hardstand upgrade
Hobsonville Marina has completed a significant upgrade to its hardstand facilities, reinforcing its ...
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