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SnapCatch Classic brings AI-powered fishing competition to Kiwi anglers

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A new nationwide fishing competition is putting modern technology in the hands of Kiwi anglers, with...
2026 International Multihull Show // International Multihull Show
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Record fleet and global reach mark International Multihull Show 2026

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The International Multihull Show wrapped its 2026 edition in La Grande Motte, France last week, draw...
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Bar Crusher co-founder Peter Cleland awarded BIAV Life Membership

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Peter Cleland has been awarded Life Membership of the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV...
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The brands setting the pace through in this week’s awards bounty

Boat of the Year Awards
Two of the world's most prestigious multihull awards have now delivered their 2026 verdicts, and wit...
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Aquila Catamarans takes two awards in one week

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Aquila Catamarans has won two international awards in a single week, with its 50 Sail taking the Int...
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Yacht Style Awards 2026: the winners revealed

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The 2026 Yacht Style Awards brought together around 300 guests from across Asia and beyond at the Co...
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Multihull of the Year 2026: the winners revealed

Boat of the Year Awards
Multihulls World has announced the results of its 2026 Multihull of the Year awards, with readers an...
Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay // Supplied
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Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay

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Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hu...
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Maritime NZ Certification

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As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a re...
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ZF Marine unveils new POD 4900

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ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900, which was unveiled at the 2025 Canne...
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Key promotion at Lusty & Blundell’s Whangarei branch

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Due to increase demand, Cayla Moulpied, formerly Lusty & Blundell’s Auckland showroom manager, h...
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PuRO

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Unlike traditional reverse osmosis desalination systems that process seawater into drinking water, P...
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Navetta 58 – the Absolute Andromeda

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The Absolute Andromeda combines elegance, innovation, and character with customisable interiors and ...
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Riviera now in Türkiye

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Riviera has expanded into the European market by appointing Doğuş Marine as its dealer representativ...
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Purpose-built powerboat for maritime training

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NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT) is enhancing its maritime programme for 2026 with ...
StraitNZ Bluebridge Livia ferry. // Photo credit: Samuel Rillstone / RNZ
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Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry

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A person has been rescued, after falling overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait. StraitN...
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Life jacket saves kayaker after two hours in Waitematā Harbour

Incidents on the water
A man is alive today after spending more than two hours in the cold waters of Waitematā Harbour on...
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Caribbean 40 Flybridge: first look ahead of global debut at Sanctuary Cove

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One of the most anticipated launches in Australian boating this year has a date, and new production ...
The Nautical Group Completes Sale of Azimut Grande 27 Metre. // Supplied
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The Nautical Group completes sale of Azimut Grande 27 Metre

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New Zealand-based brokerage represents buyer in acquisition of 2020 Azimut Grande 27M, with the yach...
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Mercury Marine breaks ground on new design studio

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On a Wednesday morning in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine marked the start of construction on...
Ferrari puts its colours on the water. // Photo credit: Ferrari
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Ferrari puts its colours on the water

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Maranello has spent decades painting its cars in shades the world has learned to recognise at speed....
The ENVGO NV1 is set to start production in 2025. Media images: credit ENVGO
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IBEX 2026: Tampa in October for North America’s top marine trade event

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The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) returns to the Tampa Convention Cen...
Mathieu Fountaine and Bruno Thivoyon taken in La Grande Motte. Two giants, seven brands, one electric future. // Supplied
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Two giants, seven brands, one electric future

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Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group, global leaders in sailing, create E-LEKTRA MARI...
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Eight must-see yacht exhibitors at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Calling all yachties! Round up your crew because the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, the...
Scanstrut launches a smarter way to route Starlink® and rooftop cables. // Scanstrut
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Scanstrut launches a smarter way to route Starlink® and rooftop cables

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Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technologies, has announced the launch of the DS-HSL-01 Starli...
YYachts unveils the new Y7. A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary // YYachts
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YYachts unveils the new Y7: A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary

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Palma International Boat Show
World Premiere at Palma International Boat Show, 29 April – 2 May 2026 Carbon Yachts, the exclusi...
Riviera unveils integrated solar breakthrough // Photo credit: Riviera
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Riviera unveils integrated solar breakthrough

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A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners. In a significant ...
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New Marine National Manager at Yamaha

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Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd has appointed Ramon Surrey as its new National Marine Manager. Surre...
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Scanstrut wins Red Dot Award

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Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has b...
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Common causes of boating accidents in New Zealand

Incidents on the water
On average, 17 people lose their lives in recreational boating incidents in New Zealand each year. T...
Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials // Sunpower
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Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials

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Sunpower Yachts reaches the water's edge as its 90ft solar electric catamaran prepares for sea trial...
REGENT Sealgider captains prepare to test the Viceroy Seaglider prototype in Narragansett Bay, RI on March 5, 2026 // Photo credit: REGENT
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The flying boat is taking shape, and New Zealand has a front row seat

Innovations in Boat Design
It is boat, hydrofoil, and aircraft all at once, and it could be coming to a coastline near you soon...
Protecting your boat's electronics from lightning, new technology worth knowing about // Photo credit: Euthalia Marine
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Protecting your boat’s electronics from lightning: new technology worth knowing about

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Lightning is one of the more sobering hazards for anyone spending time on the water. A direct strike...
Now carbon fibre can look good and stay safe // Photo credit: SHD Composites
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Now carbon fibre can look good and stay safe

Innovations in Boat Design
Carbon fibre has become a popular choice on performance powerboats and foiling yachts, not just for ...
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Meet the man in charge of selling Protector in Europe

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Protector Boats proudly builds all its boats in New Zealand, but it’s a truly international brand. Y...
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Kayakers rescued from rough waters off Auckland beach

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Two people have been rescued from rough waters, clinging to their kayak 5.7 kilometres off Stanmore...
Rolls-Royce is continuing to drive forward the sustainable transformation of its production: at its German plants in Friedrichshafen, Augsburg and Ruhstorf, the test benches for the key mtu diesel engines now run entirely on renewable diesel/ HVO; pictured here is a test bench at the Rolls-Royce Power Systems headquarters in Friedrichshafen featuring a Series 4000 mtu diesel engine. // Photo credit: Rolls Royce
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Rolls-Royce cuts emissions with HVO on mtu engine test benches

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Rolls-Royce Power Systems has made a meaningful shift in how it tests its mtu diesel engines, switch...
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Yacht Style Awards 2026: The nominees revealed

Boat of the Year Awards
The provisional nominee list for the 2026 Yacht Style Awards has landed, and with more than 130 boat...
Bali Catamarans unveils Bali 7.0 flagship // Photo credit: Bali Catamarans
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Boat upholstery refresh: planning for the 2026-27 season

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If you want your boat looking sharp for the coming summer, now is the time to start planning. The go...

Diesel sheen detected at sunken Thames vessel

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The Waikato Regional Council is investigating a diesel sheen at Shortland Wharf, Thames, after a 12...

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