2025 Archives

Article

The Rudder Cup; a survey of Auckland’s top launches of 1908

November 2025

Last month I promised that this issue would be devoted to a rattling good yarn about the match race ...

16 December 2025

Article

Industry trailblazer: the Russ Bowler story (Part 2)

November 2025

For many of those involved in the 1987 New Zealand Challenge, not least Michael Fay (later Sir Mi...

16 December 2025

Article

Dedication pays off

Editors Note

The standout story for me in this issue of Boating NZ must be John Macfarlane’s feature on the remar...

13 December 2025

Article

What’s my line?

Fishing

In some ways we live in a golden age of fishing, where using all sorts of diverse techniques, a wide...

13 December 2025

Article

Fishing is good for your health

Boat World

A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, ha...

11 December 2025

Article

Moana Auckland returns in 2026

Boat World

Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 M...

11 December 2025

Article

New Buccaneer dealer

Boat Business

Auto Marine Services (AMS) in Taupo has been appointed an official dealer for Buccaneer Boats. The...

11 December 2025

Article

ZeroJet electrifies the AB Inflatables Lammina AL

Boat Business

ZeroJet has introduced a new electric RIB package based on the AB Inflatables Lammina AL platform. T...

10 December 2025

Article

Tech advice for Northland customers

Boat Business

Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new senior sales role at its Whangarei branch to meet the grow...

9 December 2025

Article

NZ Composites GRX Arma PET

Boat Business

NZ Composites is introducing Armacell’s ArmaPET Struct GRX, to replace the currently stocked GR grad...

9 December 2025

Article

HCB for New Zealand

Boat Business

James Dalzell from The Nautical Group luxury yacht brokers has announced the group will represent pr...

8 December 2025

Article

Assault Amphibious milestone

Boat Business

Peter Carlson and the team at Family Boats are very proud of delivering their 20th Assault amphibiou...

8 December 2025

Article

The Power of Sail: Part 2

A Very Brief History

Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovat...

7 December 2025

Article

The second Tawera, 1935

October 2025

During the winter of 1935, Scott Wilson engaged Arch Logan to design the largest racing/cruising yac...

6 December 2025

Article

Joky

Boat World

Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design a 10-metre plywoo...

6 December 2025

Article

Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee

Boatbuilding Awards

New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...

6 December 2025

Adam Clancey // Photo: Century Batteries

Article

Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues

Boat Maintenance

During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Ze...

3 December 2025

Article

Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025

Boat Business

Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been ...

2 December 2025

Article

Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician

Boat Business

Why did you become an outboard technician? I have always been passionate about boating. I completed...

2 December 2025

Article

Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’

Boat Brief

Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book their haul-outs and...

2 December 2025

Article

Mark Hall strengthens Lusty & Blundell’s technical sales capability

Marine Industry Role Updates

A few months on from his appointment, Mark Hall has settled into his role within Lusty & Blundel...

2 December 2025

Article

2025 Christmas Gift Ideas

December 2025

Ahoy there! 🎁 Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together top presents for all the...

1 December 2025

Article

The Russ Bowler story pt1: By Design

October 2025

Russ Bowler was Bruce Farr’s partner for over 40 years. A skilled designer/sailor in his own right ...

30 November 2025

Article

Beware zinc

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor With respect to the article in September’s Boating NZ on Galvanic Corrosion, I would s...

30 November 2025

Article

How much is it?

Letter To The Editor

Dear Editor Great magazine you’ve got – I’m always subscribed to it. However, there’s been somet...

30 November 2025

Tech Review

Rebel with a cause

December 2025

Boaties who want a serious towing rig with a dose of luxury will want to check out the 2025 RAM 1500...

24 November 2025

Article

Getting Saucy

Boat Profile

Saucy Jane is the name of Bill Hamilton’s first successful jetboat, now lost to history, and of Jim ...

23 November 2025

Press Release

ZeroJet and Pochon electrify French waters

Boat Business

ZeroJet, a pioneering New Zealand company, has announced a new partnership with Pochon, a leading Fr...

15 November 2025

Press Release

Naiad production in USA

Boat Business

The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...

10 November 2025

Press Release

Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local

Boat Business

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand with a new location at...

9 November 2025

Article

New head for Volvo Penta

Boat Business

Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member o...

7 November 2025

Press Release

Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper

Saxdor

Boat Business

Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform integrated into the ...

5 November 2025

Press Release

Momentum electric outboard for New Zealand

Boat Business

Momentum Electric Marine’s advanced M10 electric outboard motor has arrived in New Zealand, distribu...

4 November 2025

Article

Fishing, fast boats, and factories

Editors Note

A bill designating 19 new marine protected areas for Hauraki Gulf Marine Park has been passed, with ...

1 November 2025

Advertorial

Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser

Boat Profile

There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...

31 October 2025

Feature

Book reviews: A selection of new titles recommended by Boating New Zealand

October 2025

Under wide and starry skies – 50 sailing destinations in seas less travelled By Nicholas Coghlan ...

31 October 2025

Feature

Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing

Boat Brief

PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater. PWC (personal wa...

31 October 2025

Advertorial

Maintenance tips for your boat

Boat Brief

As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on...

31 October 2025

Article

New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines

Boat Machinery

Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling o...

2 October 2025

Tech Article

Out of juice?

Electric & Hybrid Boats

Overcoming battery range anxiety.

2 October 2025

2025

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Naiad production in USA

Out of juice?