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Greenline 42 completed its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026
From Boat Business in the Boating New Zealand January 2026 edition.
The all-new Greenline 4...

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NZ Best Design Awards
Two marine companies were honoured at the Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Design Awards 2025...

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HamiltonJet Expands Production Capacity
HamiltonJet, a global leader in marine propulsion technology, opened a new 7,500m2 factory in Christ...

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Maretron joins Raymarine/FLIR family
Following Teledyne’s acquisition of Maretron, the company has joined the Raymarine and FLIR family, ...

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All new ILIAD 60
ILIAD Catamarans all new ILIAD 60 replaces the popular ILIAD 62. This next-generation design enhance...

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Bart Meltzer 20 years at Advance Trident
In November Bart Meltzer celebrated 20 years service with Advance Trident.
Over the past two decad...

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

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

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Tech advice for Northland customers
Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new senior sales role at its Whangarei branch to meet the grow...

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

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

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

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Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been ...

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Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about boating. I completed...

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Mark Hall strengthens Lusty & Blundell’s technical sales capability
A few months on from his appointment, Mark Hall has settled into his role within Lusty & Blundel...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The all-new Axopar 38 – the most customisable adventure boat ever built
Axopar unveils the all-new 38, its most customisable and versatile adventure boat yet.

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Tom Ritchie named Advance Trident sales and marketing manager
Advance Trident has appointed Tom Ritchie as its new sales and marketing manager. Ritchie returns fr...
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100% tariff on semiconductors
A newly threatened 100% tariff on semiconductors and computer chips imported into the US could have ...

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A family cruiser for all seasons
THE ANTARES 12 COUPE by BENETEAU is a versatile family cruiser designed for comfort, elegance, and i...

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Fountaine Pajot and Dufour Yachts to Premiere at 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival
FOUNTAINE PAJOT AND DUFOUR YACHTS will headline the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival from 9–14 Septembe...

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New SEAKEEPER RIDE products
Seakeeper has announced the launch of five new Seakeeper Ride products, making complete underway sta...

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Radio over IP upgrade for Nelson Coastguard
Coastguard Nelson has upgraded to a digital Tait DMR T3 network, also upgrading their dispatch to an...

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ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system
ZeroJet has introduced an upgraded 22kW (30hp equivalent) electric jet system. What was previously a...

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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 hi...

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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, wi...

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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 ...

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ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment
ePropulsion, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, announced today i...

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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 a...

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Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration
As of last month, Mercury Joystick Piloting system is fully compatible with applicable Quick Nautica...

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European premiere for Riviera at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will showcase the highly versatile new 4300 Sports ...

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Charlie Bravo Boat Co. appointed exclusive New Zealand distributor for Skilsø Boats
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive New Zealand distributor...

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Jack Ewen returns to lead global sales at Sealegs
Marine industry sales expert re-joins amphibious craft manufacturer as Global Sales Director, with a...

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ARG Gyro Stabilisers
Motor Yacht Service Centre (MYSC) has announced its acquisition of the exclusive New Zealand distrib...

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Demand for hybrids on the rise
Eyachts, the exclusive distributor of Greenline Yachts in Australia and New Zealand, has been named ...












