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Waikato River rescue network takes shape as Cambridge brigade weighs options
Volunteer firefighters along the Waikato River are edging toward a coordinated regional water rescue capability, with Cambrid...
Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a recreational craft overseas...
Scanstrut wins Red Dot Award
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has been awarded a Red Dot Awa...
Get more from your boat by balancing the load
Proper weight distribution is one of the most overlooked factors in powerboat performance, yet it influences everything from ...
Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old lead-acid batteries.
I...
Soft furnishings, a key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors
At Maritimo, yacht design is an exercise in balance. Performance, engineering excellence, and structural integrity form the f...
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness.
Boasting significantly u...
Are self-driving boats the future of recreational boating?
If you’ve spent any time watching the self-driving car industry, you might have wondered when the same technology would turn ...
Keeping it cool over summer
Summer is here, time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water New Zealand has to offer.
These days, man...
Mercury Marine’s Boost™ wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for advancing outboard engine performance
Mercury Marine recently won a 2026 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) I...
The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance
For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes. New Zealand sailors hav...
The 1908 Rudder Cup entrants (part 3)
In the last two issues I have described, in the order of their entry, the builders, the engines, and the owners of six of the...
Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboard systems.
Two fires in Tauranga, just ove...
Pontoon boats and the electric shift
Vision Marine is betting on one of boating’s biggest global segments, but what does that mean for New Zealand?
A huge market...
Sailing Zingaro and PredictWind launch new “Playbook” for leveraging modern marine weath...
Leading marine weather forecaster PredictWind has partnered with professional offshore sailor, educator, and author James Eve...
South Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan Turner completes a race around the globe in th...
Integrel E Power 15/30 Series brings generator free power to modern powerboats
The Integrel E Power 15/30kW series offers a new approach to onboard energy generation for modern powerboats, replacing tradi...
Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of what is at stake beneath the waterline, with a s...
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....
Cule Marine announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blinds
Cule Marine Ltd announced as exclusive New Zealand Distributor for Dometic UK Blind Systems
(formerly known as Oceanair Marin...
Beneteau First 30 at 50: how the yacht that launched the First range evolved
Next year, in 2027, the Beneteau First 30 turns 50. Few production yachts can claim that kind of longevity, and even fewer ha...
Boost the audio experience with JL Audio AP amplifiers from Garmin
Purpose built for life on the water and beyond, Garmin has announced the new JL Audio AP Amplifier range, deliv...
Oceanflo watermakers: a Kiwi-built answer to making fresh water properly at sea
Designed and built in New Zealand, Oceanflo watermakers are focused on efficiency, simplicity, and real-world use.
40hp shootout. Suzuki versus Mercury, two stroke vs four stroke outboard test
The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models. First introduced in 2011, it is an entry le...
How Maritimo engineers vessels for true offshore mastery
For over two decades now, Maritimo has distinguished itself in the global boating market by adhering to a simple, yet uncompr...
Nautor Swan marked 60 years by setting course for the future at boot Düsseldorf
Nautor Swan marked its 60th anniversary by looking decisively forward, using the recently concluded boot Düsseldorf as the la...
B&G expands the Nemesis lineup with new 7 inch sailing display
B&G, the world’s leading sailing electronics manufacturer, has expanded its award winning Nemesis range with the launch o...
Oceanflo Desalination welcomes new partners to support next growth phase
New Zealand marine watermaker specialist Oceanflo Desalination has entered an exciting new phase of growth, with founder Chri...
Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service the cooling system!
There are two major eng...
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...
Crafted to endure: The art, precision and passion behind Maritimo’s luxury long range motor yachts
Luxury, when it is genuine, is never accidental. It is the product of countless decisions that are made deliberately, pat...
Boat interior design trends for 2026
Mid summer is often when boaties start noticing the state of their interiors. Sun, ...
Smartgyro launches battery powered integration for SG20 stabiliser
Smartgyro has announced a new battery powered integration for its SG20 gyroscopic stabiliser, allowing owners to enjoy uninte...
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...
Simrad at 80: eight decades of marine electronics innovation
In 2026, Simrad Marine Electronics marks 80 years since its origins in post war Norway, a milestone that places the brand amo...
Lowrance ActiveTarget 2 XL live sonar raises the bar for real time fishing
Surface to surface clarity, wider coverage, and faster switching bring live sonar closer to looking underwater.
Live sonar...
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 ...
The Rudder Cup; a survey of Auckland’s top launches of 1908 (part 1)
Last month I promised that this issue would be devoted to a rattling good yarn about the match race between the launches Eliz...
Boat gas bottle safety: Summer checks every skipper should know
Summer cooking and cockpit dinners are part of boating life, but gas systems need proper care.
Gas is a normal part of boa...
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Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose
Two lawmakers have expressed different views on whether New Zealand's boating rules are fit for purpose, but the rules look u...