Marine Industry News
A bold new Italian brand enters the leisure yacht market, combining technical precision with refined design.
Scandinavia’s standout cruiser sets new benchmarks for quality and design
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Sunpower Solar-eJet 3.3m redefines tender technology
Sunpower Yachts has revealed what it calls a world first: a tender that never needs fuel, shore power, or even a charging cable.
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The new Saxdor 400 GTS surprises by debuting at Cannes
A new interpretation of the 400 series
Saxdor’s 400 series already includes the performance-focused 400 GTO and the more versatile 400 GTC. The newly...
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Mercury’s new mid-tiller kit brings comfort and control to 25–30hp outboards
Mercury’s new mid-tiller kit extends reach, boosts comfort, and adds big-engine features to 25–30hp FourStroke outboards.
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Sialia 45 Sport: redefining the electric day boat
The rise of the luxury day boat has transformed coastal cruising from Miami to the Med. Now that trend is reaching New Zealand’s shores.
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September 2025 issue: boating for every season
The September 2025 Boating New Zealand issue blends boat reviews, heritage, and hands-on projects — grab your copy from September 1.
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Motor Yacht Service Centre appointed as Maritimo sales consultant in New Zealand
Motor Yacht Service Centre becomes Authorised Sales Consultant for Maritimo New Zealand, adding sales to service and building a new Hobsonville Marine...
Latest from Boat Business
Seakeeper has announced the launch of five new Seakeeper Ride products, making complete underway stabilisation available for boats 43 to 55 feet (13.1-16.8m) in length for the first time.
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Coastguard Nelson has upgraded to a digital Tait DMR T3 network, also upgrading their dispatch to an Omnicore Express Radio Dispatch Console.
The upgraded communication system uses Radio over IP and ...
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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously an 18kW electric jet drive offering is now a powerf...
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Rayglass ‘R Edition’ Protector Range
Rayglass Boats has unveiled the all-new Protector R Edition range, a bold evolution of its iconic high-performance RIBs. These exclusive models are en...
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Ben Vickery from Marine Decking Solutions
Marine Decking Solutions founder Ben Vickery has been in the boat-building industry for 18 years, with seven of those years specialising in installing...
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Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships
Stabicraft Marine’s Sean McColl recently celebrated 30 years of service with the Invercargill-based aluminium boat builder.
Stabicraft is New Zealand...
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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today it has entered into a strategic partnership with Au...
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Kiwi firm Fischer Panda generators enters the Australian market
Enertec Marine, the long-time New Zealand distributor of German-made Fischer Panda generators, has announced its entry to the Australian market with t...
Latest from Boat World
Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration and maintaining marine ecosystems. Yet, these gentle giants face increasing threats from ship collisio...
Russell Boating Club members voted overwhelmingly at the AGM held on 15 June to oppose use of the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 to approve the proposed 200-250 berth marina development in Waipiro Bay,...
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New rescue PWCs for Manukau
The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents in the Harbour. The agile PWCs can reach areas impossible for larger re...
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Yamaha powers shark research
Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 745 Game King, has discovered a new nursery ground ...
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Rayglass Legend 2700
Rayglass Boats debuted the Legend 2700 at the Hutchwilco Boat Show in May. This new vessel is an evolution of the company’s most popular boat and New ...
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Wild Thing 100 eyeing Ocean Race record
Wharington and crew will stay on in New Zealand for the 119nm PiC Coastal Classic...
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Boatie discovers new caulerpa location
Before Auckland boat owner Ben Tothill set sail to the Bay of Islands this February, he made sure that he was armed with everything he needed to know ...
Latest from Innovations in Boat Design
Sailing Yacht Zero’s radical lightning protection system could redefine how electric yachts defend against electromagnetic pulses at sea.
From a bustling boatyard on Auckland’s waterfront to a silent, airborne glide across the Waitematā Harbour—Boating New Zealand takes an exclusive look at the future of sustainable marine transport.
Voyager Trailers
Voyager Boat Trailers have been Manufactured in New Zealand for over 40 years, which means our trailers are built using experience and knowledge to achieve the best boat trailer design. We build Qual...
Aakron Xpress
Need a trailer for your boat? You’ve come to the right place! We offer Top Quality Boat Trailers and Maintenance Services At Affordable Prices.
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1974 Alan Mummery Ibis
The 1974 Alan Mummery Ibis is a 9.8m (32.15ft) timber yacht built on Waiheke Island by renowned New Zealand designer Alan Mummery.
2023 Challenger 595SE
The 2023 Challenger 595SE delivers a complete, ready-to-go boating solution for Kiwi boaties wanting reliable performance, comfort, and value.