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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Clinic highlight the basics of summer boating safety...
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Family Boats Pauanui joins Yamaha with a grand opening celebration
Family Boats Pauanui celebrates its new Yamaha dealership with a Labour Weekend grand opening, giveaways, and exclusive offers.
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Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi design with a classic twist
A Kiwi twist on the Picnic Boat — Dibley’s designs blend classic style, modern performance, and effortless simplicity.
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Boat camping opens the door to the wild
Boat camping blends boating and adventure — your vessel, your tent, and your gateway to the wild.
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DOC expects to make $1 million from paid parking trial at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer, in a bid to ...
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Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo
Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbour and beyond. Luxury cruising meets adventure.
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Island Cruising celebrates 40 years with reunion at RNZYS
Island Cruising marks 40 years with a reunion at RNZYS, celebrating decades of supporting Kiwi sailors in the Pacific.
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The Pacific Puddle Jump
The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossing into an unforgettable adventure of freedom and community.
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The spring run, open water, and fat, healthy trout all point to a season that promises plenty for bo...
A fresh season, fat trout, and miles of wake-worthy water.
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New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling of its all-new Verado 425hp and enhanced Verado 350...
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Ocean gardens approved in Northland for marae-led aquaculture
Three experimental māra moana projects have been granted long-term consents in Northland, paving the way for community-based aquaculture aimed at rest...
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Superyacht Octopus returns to Cairns for anniversary stay
The legendary expedition yacht M/Y Octopus is back in Far North Queensland, marking a milestone for the region’s superyacht industry and highlighting ...
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Cruisers notes: Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in waters about 100km from Cebu City in the Philippines late on Tuesday (local time), the United States Geologic...
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Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality materials and components, has unveiled the new F48, expand...
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Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
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Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as seawater and, to a lesser extent, in impure fresh...
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Control efforts underway as invasive lakeweed threatens Otago lakes
Efforts to control an invasive lakeweed are ramping up across Otago lakes - with preparations now underway for the busy summer season.
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Charting the seasons: The best times to cruise Asia with Maritimo
From Thailand to the Maldives, discover the best seasons to cruise Asia in luxury aboard Maritimo yachts.
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The ultimate owner’s version: inside Aaron Beattie’s Pipiroa masterpiece
A Thames–Paeroa catamaran build shows what happens when a lifelong boatbuilder pours decades of skill into his own dream boat — only to change course ...
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From Viking seas to southern lakes: clinker boats and the spread of northern craft
From Viking seas to Kiwi lakes, clinker boats endure as seaworthy, beautiful vessels built to last.
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Owning a legacy – the timeless yachts of John Lidgard
Crafted in New Zealand Kauri, John Lidgard’s yachts remain timeless icons of adventure and craftsmanship.
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Get Ready for Summer – Testing and flushing your boat’s water systems
How to flush and test your boat’s water system to keep tanks, pumps, and pipes fresh and safe for summer.
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Strong crowds expected at The Yacht Sales Co. NZ Open Day
The Yacht Sales Co. is enjoying strong registrations for its inaugural New Zealand Open Day on Saturday 27 September in Auckland.
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Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel: The ultimate saltwater jigging companion for Kiwi anglers
The Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel delivers power, precision, and durability for serious saltwater anglers targeting big fish.
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Garmin fēnix 8 Pro: the adventure watch for Kiwi boaties
The Garmin fēnix 8 Pro gives Kiwi boaties tides, fishing tools, GPS and satellite SOS — built for offshore adventure.
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Auckland Heritage Festival 2025: A peek at the maritime journeys on show
From tugboats to steam ferries, the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025 celebrates the city’s maritime past with family-friendly events.
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The painstaking, decades-long restoration of Auckland’s Toroa steam ferry
Like West Auckland's answer to Noah's ark, the Toroa ferry has been perched by the Lincoln Rd off-ramp for the past 24 years.
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Weather warnings for lower North Island bring heavy swells and strong winds
Boaties and coastal communities in the lower North Island are being urged to take care, with MetService issuing both a Heavy Swell Warning and a Stron...
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New Zealand’s first female to co-skipper a yacht through Northwest Passage
A New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the notoriously difficult Northwest Passage.
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Marine toilet maintenance: the simple way to keep your heads sweet
Regular marine toilet care prevents odours, blockages, and costly fixes — keep your head fresh and reliable with the right gear.
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New Zealand boating weather: a brief reprieve before midweek winds return
New Zealand boating weather turns unsettled midweek—find out the best spots to boat and which coasts to avoid.
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Coromandel strong winds: the gusts just kept coming
Boating New Zealand contributor, Kirsten Thomas, tells us of her liveaboard experiences during last night’s Coromandel storms.
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Arahina: the Wahine rescue launch adrift in uncertainty
A vessel declared abandoned
Yesterday (10 September 2025) The Post reported that Wellington’s former pilot launch Arahina, famed for her role in the ...
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Braveheart 2: Lowland 80 motor yacht for bluewater cruising
Dutch built, Australian refit, ready for passage. Braveheart 2 blends Pieter Beeldsnijder design with long range economy and real onboard comfort.
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Tender upkeep with Burnsco
From pumps to repair kits, Burnsco has everything you need to maintain your tender. Keep it clean, safe and ready for summer adventures.
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Whitebait fritter recipe by Harry Wilson
A Boating New Zealand reader shares a simple, boat-galley friendly method that lets the white gold shine without fuss or filler.
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Kawau Island Boating Club opens 2025/26 season with Labour Weekend regatta
Labour Weekend marks the Kawau Island Boating Club 2025/26 season opener, with racing, island adventures, and springtime fun in Bon Accord Harbour.
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Purekraft Boats Game On Tournament returns this summer
The Purekraft Boats Game On Tournament returns to Tauranga this January, promising thrilling days on the water and big nights at the weigh-station.
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Fish & Game licence changes open more water for women anglers
Equal rights on family licences mean more women can fish independently, whether casting from the bank or exploring rivers by boat.
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Whitebait season: Annual hunt for ‘white gold’ underway
For many in Taranaki and Waikato that means a trek to the Mōkau and Awakino awa, where whitebait stands change hands for tens of thousands of dollars....
Sail Makers
Dave Giddens Sailmakers has been operating in central Auckland for over forty years. We operate out of our factory in Mt Eden/Morningside – just down the road from Eden Park.
We are a small team o...
Sail Makers
Dave Giddens Sailmakers has been operating in central Auckland for over forty years. We operate out of our factory in Mt Eden/Morningside – just down the road from Eden Park.
We are a small team of experienced and skilled sailmakers who produce winning sails for any class of yacht. Our expertise and skills also extend to designing and manufacturing for the construction, marine, leisure and signage industries.
We proudly bare the name of our founder, local icon Dave Giddens. Dave started a...
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