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Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
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Gitana 18 and the next leap in offshore flight
Unveiled in Lorient, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild marks a decisive shift in ocean-racing multih...
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Viknes 10 named Best for Family as Charlie Bravo brings the brand to New Zealand
Cameron Burch from Charlie Bravo returned from visiting the Viknes production facilities on Askøy Is...
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Rethinking the rescue boat: How next generation vessels could transform SAR
Mike Hammond says tomorrow’s rescue boats may look very different from the fleets we know today.
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Wave-piercing hulls and the Kiwi cat that redefined offshore performance
A new direction in offshore hull design
When Ultimate Lady launched in 1998, most private motor yac...
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Carbon composite multihulls and the rise of Anahita
How advanced materials are reshaping the future of performance cruising
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Excess 11 hybrid option brings quiet cruising to Kiwi waters
Excess adds a new hybrid package to its popular 11, now available through 36° Brokers.
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Boat fenders: a practical guide to softer landings
Choosing the right fenders and mooring gear so your hull stays unmarked and your day stays calm.
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Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission...
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New pontoon restores full access at Tūtūkākā boat ramp
Community-driven rebuild brings both sides of the ramp back into action.
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NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
Wooden classics, lake racing, and heritage stories return to St Arnaud with Boating NZ once again su...
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Superyacht Design Festival 2026: where craft meets cutting-edge design
The Superyacht Design Festival returns to Kitzbühel from 1 to 3 February 2026, once again turning th...
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Boat Builder Awards 2025: honouring legacy, innovation and the next wave of boatbuilding
The Boat Builder Awards 2025 opened with a powerful tribute to Targa Boats founders Johan and Britt ...
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What waits inside Boating New Zealand’s December 2025 edition?
Explore the December 2025 edition of Boating NZ, packed with new boats, coastal stories and summer i...
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The updated take on an Italian dayboat, Pardo 43
Complete rebuild of the original Pardo 43, not a cosmetic refresh.
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Industry innovation in focus as Boat Builder Awards 2025 approach
Boatbuilding prepares for the 2025 Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in Amsterdam.
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Metstrade 2025: Kiwi innovation takes centre stage in Amsterdam
Kiwi innovation shines at Metstrade 2025 as New Zealand companies shape the future of global marine ...
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Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht revealed
The latest in Maritimo’s S-Series combines contemporary Australian design with the proven DNA of a t...
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War Machine: pushing the limits of Phantom Powerboats F2 innovation
Kiwi innovation goes full throttle with the Phantom Powerboats F2 War Machine.
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Airmar opens ANZ distribution centre in Melbourne
Local inventory to boost supply, speed, and support for New Zealand and Australian marine dealers.
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Palm Beach 85 — the superyacht that still drives like a Palm Beach
The PB85 stands as both a flagship and a benchmark for modern boatbuilding excellence.
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Hydrofoiling’s coolest motor: Vessev’s VS-Drive sets a new standard for electric propulsion
A New Zealand-built innovation is redefining what’s possible in marine electrification, combining ne...
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Vetus previews next-generation electric propulsion at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
Vetus, marine innovator unveils new high-output E-Line and expanded systems integration
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Princess C48 and C48 Open: a new kind of freedom
At Cannes 2025, Princess Yachts revealed the C48 and C48 Open concept, one unlike its familiar flybr...
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New large berth marina in Whitianga – with house attached! Mariners Quarters
Hopper Developments launches New Zealand’s first freehold marina-ownership model — reshaping coastal...
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The November issue is here – packed with innovation, heritage, and summer inspiration
This month’s issue of Boating New Zealand launches with something every boatie will want to get thei...
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Boating New Zealand celebrates 25 years of the Auckland Boat Show
BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2026 AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW NOW!
Boating New Zealand is proud to return as the...
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Pittwater Sail Expo 2025: Australia’s largest celebration of sailing opens this weekend
The Pittwater Sail Expo opens today at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in Newport and run...
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Prestige F4.3, the essence of French elegance at sea
For more than three decades, the Prestige F-Line has embodied the brand’s signature “Art de Vivre”, ...
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NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage
A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sab...
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Auckland Boat Show turns 25 — a celebration of Kiwi innovation
A quarter-century on the docks
Next March, the Auckland Boat Show will celebrate 25 years at the he...
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FPY 110: Fountaine Pajot’s manifesto in three hulls
The French yard’s bold leap into the super-catamaran class brings architecture, ambition and artistr...
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Aratere set to end its days at recycling shipyard in India, Interislander says
KiwiRail has agreed to sell the Interislander ferry Aratere to a buyer, which will deliver it to a s...
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Fountaine Pajot unveils the magestic new FPY 70S
Fountaine Pajot launches the FPY 70S — a new era of sustainable luxury catamaran design.
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts launches the PB85: a new flagship for a new era
Palm Beach unveils its new PB85 flagship — luxury, scale, and efficiency in perfect harmony.
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Virtue V14 Hardtop set for late-2026 debut
Virtue V14 Hardtop brings design purity and precision to premium dayboating.
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The all-new Axopar 38 – the most customisable adventure boat ever built
Axopar unveils the all-new 38, its most customisable and versatile adventure boat yet.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 redefines luxury power cruising in New Zealand
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 blends power, elegance, and innovation for next-level cruising in New Z...
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Innovating to green the blue economy
Discover Maritime Innovations 2025 unites industry and innovators in Sydney to drive real progress o...
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Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been awarded BLA’s Supplier of the Year for 2025. The award was presented at BLA’s annual trade show in B...
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Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design
a 10-metre plywood sailboat that would be robust, lightweight, high-performance, and meet his specifications.
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During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Zealanders to put water safety first, starting with something many skippers overlook, the boat battery...
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Mike Hammond says tomorrow’s rescue boats may look very different from the fleets we know today.
Marine rescue boats have long relied on diesel power, tough hulls and range above all else. They rem...
A new direction in offshore hull design
When Ultimate Lady launched in 1998, most private motor yachts still relied on fuller bows and traditional powerboat thinking. Fast ferries were experimenting ...
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