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Bond 26 and the boats of 007: Will the new film keep the nautical tradition afloat?
Will Bond 26 will carry on a time-honoured tradition: will there be a boat scene?
Tech Article
Garmin GPSMAP 1553xsv: Big-screen brilliance in an ultrawide format
Garmin’s new GPSMAP 1553xsv, launched on June 14, 2025, marks a bold step forward in premium marine electronics. At $8,199 NZD, this 15-inch ultrawid...
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Garmin Apollo RA800 for those into serious on-water sounds
Garmin has launched what it calls its most powerful marine stereo to date—the Fusion Apollo™ RA800—delivering high-resolution audio, greater amplifier...
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Moana rising: Matariki, waka and the ancient sea roads of the Pacific
As Matariki rises in the winter sky above Aotearoa, it signals more than the start of the Māori New Year.
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Riviera’s new interior furnishings collection redefines luxury at sea
Riviera, Australia’s most awarded luxury motor yacht builder, has unveiled a new interior furnishings collection that reaffirms its commitment to pers...
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Lagoon Days 2025: A deep dive into offshore cruising, seamanship, and smart ownership
For anyone with an eye on the horizon and dreams of sailing beyond it, Lagoon Days 2025 offers a rare chance to learn, connect, and prepare.
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Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week returns: Registrations open for 2025 edition
Get ready to hoist the sails and soak up the South Pacific sunshine — the 2025 Musket Cove Fiji Regatta Week is locked in for 12–16 September and regi...
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Live Ocean’s voice on the world stage
As the UN Ocean Conference sets global goals for the future of the sea, two Kiwi sailors are helping make sure Aotearoa’s voice is heard.
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Winter boating outlook: July–September 2025 in New Zealand
Winter 2025 is shaping up to be unusually warm across New Zealand, with NIWA forecasting above-average air and sea temperatures, reduced frost frequen...
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Winter cruising in style – RNZYS Motor Yacht Rally Series underway
Held on Saturday 31 May, Rally #1 kicked off the series with a strong turnout and an easy-going start. Six launches departed from the Resolution Buoy,...
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A new vision for NZ’s fisheries – Rescue Fish Ika Rauora
In the wake of their strong opposition to the Government’s proposed amendments to the Fisheries Act, the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC), su...
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Sport fishers push back against controversial fisheries reforms
The New Zealand Sport Fishing Council (NZSFC), alongside the NZ Angling and Casting Association and NZ Underwater Association, has made a strong stan...
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Fish Fight – The battle for the future of New Zealand’s coastal fisheries
New Zealand’s coastal fisheries are facing a critical turning point.
In early 2025, the government released a sweeping proposal to amend the Fisher...
Press Release
Win a Yamaha Re-power with the new #ImRePoweringWithYamaha Competition
After a successful inaugural competition in 2022, Yamaha are doing it again, with the #ImRePoweringWithYamaha competition for 2025.
In 2022, Yamaha...
Tech Review
Scanstrut Ultra SC-CW-14G: Marine Phone Charger Review – Part 1
Boating New Zealand puts Scanstrut’s latest wireless charger on the bench — and soon, onboard — to see if this Qi2-certified unit lives up to its prom...
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Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...
Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office building is now ready to welcome a select few more ...
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Oyster 53: Bluewater benchmark with a Kiwi backstory
Among bluewater cruising yachts, few names hold the enduring gravitas of the Oyster 53. Designed by Rob Humphreys and built between 1999 and 2008, the...
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Chicks take the helm: A practical day on the water for women
Confidence, skills and connection — all in one relaxed boating experience.
Opinion
Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis
Most weekends, it’s the same scene around the country. Mum and Dad launch the tinny, the rods are loaded, the chilly bin’s packed, and the kids pile i...
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World Ocean Day 2025, celebrating the oceans that connect
Most of us who spend time on the water don’t go looking for deep meaning in it. The ocean is just there.
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Boats at anchor, beats in the air. Raft-ups from Florida to Fiordland.
By mid-morning on the first Friday in June, a sleepy bend of Florida’s St. Johns River has transformed.
Opinion
Electric boat? Will charging infrastructure keep pace with marine innovation?
As electric propulsion becomes a serious player in the marine sector, one question looms larger than the rest: how and where will we charge these boat...
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Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown
A major milestone in the evolution of clean transport has quietly splashed down in Queenstown.
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Santa Maria: A legacy carved in timber
Some boats are more than the sum of their timber and fastenings.
Press Release
Shared boating, Kiwi style
Kiwis love getting out on the water - but with busy lives and rising costs, full boat ownership isn’t always practical. That’s where syndication steps...
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Try it yourself: The Innovision Amphibious IV7000 Demo Day at Hahei
Innovision Boats is inviting boaties to experience the freedom of amphibious capability firsthand with a special Demo Day for the IV7000 Amphibious at...
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Inferno at Waitangi: The fiery fate of ‘The Tui’ and the ship’s storied past
Early this morning, flames lit up the Bay of Islands skyline as The Tui, the historic three-masted ship long moored beside the Waitangi Bridge, was co...
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Looking Back: Challenger 595 revisited
The Challenger 595 isn’t just another fibreglass runabout — it’s a solidly built, intelligently designed vessel that remains impressive nearly two dec...
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Don’t Get Caught Out: A tender tale
Some stories that circulate around the liveaboards are good for a laugh — but they also carry important lessons.
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Jack Guard and his Gipsy: Craft, character and coastal history
tep onboard Gipsy and you’re not just stepping into a boat – you’re stepping into a story.
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Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard views, think again. While the fishery off New Zealand’s rugged West Coast...
Editorial
Titan: the OceanGate disaster lifts the lid on deep-sea ambition and avoidable tragedy
A new Netflix documentary explores the ill-fated Titan sub expedition and the man behind it — Stockton Rush — in a sobering look at ambition unchecked...
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Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday weekend
Boaties, bach-goers and road-trippers are being urged to keep a close eye on weather forecasts this King’s Birthday long weekend, with MetService pred...
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Oyster World Rally 2024–25: Sailing the world, living the dream
When 19 Oyster yachts sailed back into English Harbour, Antigua, in April 2025, they weren’t just completing a voyage—they were concluding a 16-month ...
The Yates family of the Far North and their Bailey & Lowe launches Part II: Tui Silver Bell
Joseph William (Joe) Conrad, who bought the bigger Tui (now Silver Bell) from Gus Yates in 1914, often used his Māori names,
Hohepa Kanara or Hohepa...
In the poo!
I want to highlight an issue we have with yachts and cruising vessels visiting Kawau Island.
Sewage discharge from vessels is polluting our waters ...
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Summary and Boating/Fishing Outlook: 22–26 May 2025
We woke to a stunning morning here in Whangamata, on the Coromandel Peninsula – sunshine, barely a breath of wind, and a gentle surf. Out on the water...
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A walkthrough of the Kingfisher 725 Hardtop: Built for serious adventure
Kingfisher Boats has released a fresh video walkthrough of the 725 Hardtop on YouTube, showcasing this 7.25-metre aluminium weapon in its full glory. ...
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KUUJJUAQ: A Marten 72 that blends speed, style, and sophistication
For anyone who believes that high-performance yachts must sacrifice comfort for speed, the Marten 72 KUUJJUAQ is a compelling contradiction
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Rayglass 3500 – 1/6 share
A rare opportunity has come up to secure a 1/6 share in one of the most sought-after vessels in the Ownaship fleet — a professionally maintained 2021 ...
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