December 2025
Outta the creek—Castlepoint, Wairarapa: A challenge
If islands are the exclamation marks of the sea, the unique promontory / estuary / bay / battlements of Castlepoint are somet...
Ngataki: The little boat out and about promoting Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival
Ngataki might be one of New Zealand’s most famous wooden boats. She’s small, capable, and—some say—of questionable aesthetic....
Glorious hydrodynamic relaxation
Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park, framed by glacial slopes and native beech forest, comes to life every March t...
Belle of the Bay
By the time Aucklander Kate Farrant turned 30 in September, her 1960s kauri ex-Fullers ferry, the Bay Belle, was ready to hos...
The Pātea 830, built from experience, guided by legacy
The Pātea 830 is more than a trailerable cruiser—it’s a boat built for rugged coastlines and distant horizons.
Born from exp...
Maritime Law: Cable Protection Zones and Marine Protected Areas
Recreational boaters regularly stray into marine restricted areas, for which the penalties can be harsh. New high protection ...
A true Kiwi navigator: The John Mansell story
John Mansell has lived his life intimately connected to the sea. John Macfarlane spoke with this celebrated solo sailor, mast...
Snapper jigs – six of the best!
“Hi, I’m Mark and I’m a lure addict...” Yes, folks, it’s a disease, not a choice, so I’m not responsible.
The Power of Sail: Part 3
The Golden Age of Sail
The Golden Age of Sail (17th to the mid-19th centuries) was an era that saw the full realisation of s...
NZ Best Design Awards
Two marine companies were honoured at the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2025 – Innovision Boats in th...
HamiltonJet Expands Production Capacity
HamiltonJet, a global leader in marine propulsion technology, opened a new 7,500m2 factory in Christchurch, marking a signifi...
Maretron joins Raymarine/FLIR family
Following Teledyne’s acquisition of Maretron, the company has joined the Raymarine and FLIR family, enhancing Raymarine’s ves...
All new ILIAD 60
ILIAD Catamarans all new ILIAD 60 replaces the popular ILIAD 62. This next-generation design enhances offshore cruising with ...
Bart Meltzer 20 years at Advance Trident
In November Bart Meltzer celebrated 20 years service with Advance Trident.
Over the past two decades, Bart has been a corne...
Nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation?
A new DNV paper highlights renewed interest in nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation, despite no civilian commercia...
Riva Aquariva special
The Aquariva Special inherits the legacy of the legendary Aquarama, becoming the most storied model in the range with over 30...
Auckland Boat Show turns 25!
The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasing New Zealand’s marine in...
Sargo 45 Explorer
European Marine NZ, Australasian distributors of Finland’s renowned Sargo Boats, has landed the first Sargo 45 Explorer—flags...
Freedom Boat Club Makes Top Global Franchises List
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s...
The 1908 Rudder Cup entrants (part 2)
In the last issue of Boating NZ, I detailed the anticipation and excitement on the Auckland waterfront about the Royal New Ze...
Electric trolling motor mount for Haines Hunter
Haines Hunter has recently installed a Minn Kota trolling motor on one of its 660 models.
Minn Kota has been around for a ...
Marine pest or native look-alike?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots.
With an army of boats out on the water this summer, it’s a g...
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2025 Christmas Gift Ideas
Ahoy there! 🎁 Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together top presents for all the boaties in your life, fr...
Editor’s Note: Blue skies and fair winds
December edition, and that means summer is upon us, with all the good things it brings. It never ceases to amaze me how a bit...
Rebel with a cause
Boaties who want a serious towing rig with a dose of luxury will want to check out the 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel Hurricane.
The bi...