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I swerve for seabirds

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Seabirds are our friends, leading us to feeding fish, so let's afford them the care and respect they...
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Three Kings spearfishing trip: chasing kingfish at New Zealand’s edge

Three Kings Offshore Yacht Race
A raw look at a spearfishing mission to the Three Kings Islands and the platform aiming to tell more...
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Jaw-dropping superyacht concepts

Superyacht
  Superyacht concepts have always been part fantasy, part forecast. The best one...
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Too close: What the law says about orca, and what it costs to get it wrong

Marine and Ecology
After boats harassed orca in Raglan Harbour in March, DOC is asking for witnesses and reminding boat...
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Code X reborn: Fabio Buzzi’s radical powerboat returns

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A striking, angular powerboat that looks uncannily like a modern Tesla Cybertruck has resurfaced aft...
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Coming home to a brand new boat: The story of Kōtare’s restoration

Rayglass
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Recently a Rayglass client called Tim Tsoumas, head of our Premium Restoration Department, say...
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ILIAD Catamarans celebrates stunning collaboration with Baz Yacht Design

Iliad
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ILIAD Catamarans has unveiled imagery of the first ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid, featuring a striking be...
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Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries

Boat gear
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old ...
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Soft furnishings, a key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors

On the Water Living
At Maritimo, yacht design is an exercise in balance. Performance, engineering excellence, and struct...
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Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness

Boat gear
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness. ...
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Are self-driving boats the future of recreational boating?

Boat Tech
If you’ve spent any time watching the self-driving car industry, you might have wondered when the sa...
Hiking Whangamumu track with the view of Whangamumu harbour, Russell, Bay of Island // Photo credit: Janice Chen
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Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station

Cruising
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and ...
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Maritimo Muster delivers a standout weekend at Man O’ War Bay

Boating Days
The Maritimo Muster at Waiheke Island delivered a weekend that perfectly captured everyt...
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Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts

Palm Beach International Boat Show
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high ...
Buyers and sellers are best served by properly-drafted, watertight contracts. Special care should be taken when purchasing a foreign-owned vessel.
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Buying or selling? Check the contract

January 2026
As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my desire to own one or ...
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Keeping it cool over summer

Boat Tech
Summer is here, time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water New Zealand has to ...
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Lombok: A serene escape for Southeast Asia’s voyagers

Maritimo
Maritimo Destinations
With its rugged coastline, crystalline waters and sweeping views of Mount Rinjani, Lombok offers a...
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LIVE VIDEO: Watch the reading of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament

Marine and Ecology
Live coverage of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament, and MPs will vote on its progre...
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U-Boat Worx unveils super sub during exclusive 24-hour exploration experience

Boat Profile
U-Boat Worx, the world’s leading manufacturer of manned submersibles, has officially unveiled its la...
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Mercury Marine’s Boost™ wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for advancing outboard engine performance

Boat of the Year Awards
Mercury Marine recently won a 2026 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writ...
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Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally returns for ANZAC weekend adventure

Cruising
A relaxed coastal run or a competitive race north, one of the Bay’s favourite ANZAC weekend events r...
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Flite wins two prestigious iF Design Awards for FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE

Boat of the Year Awards
Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the inte...
Rigging up at the Wakatere Boating Club.
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The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance

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For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes...
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The 1908 Rudder Cup entrants (part 3)

History
In the last two issues I have described, in the order of their entry, the builders, the engines, and...
Carlos Alcaraz’s tours Sunreef's Gdansk facility // Photo credit: Sunreef
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Sports icon Carlos Alcaraz signs Sunreef Ultima 88

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Palm Beach International Boat Show
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz steps into luxury yachting with a custom Sunreef Ultima 88. Luxury cat...
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Getting your boat ready for the New Zealand game bird hunting season

Hunting from a boat
From estuaries to backcountry rivers, the right boat can define your game bird season. Here’s how Ki...
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SnapCatch Fishing Competition launches: Catch – Snap – Compete – Connect

Fishing
A new nationwide fishing competition launched on 17 March — and it’s built for the future of fishing...
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C-MAP® releases chart enhancements for Australia and New Zealand

Cruising
C-MAP®, a leader in marine cartography, has updated it’s charts for Australia and New Zealand, deliv...
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VIDEO: Wednesday PM weather report update from MetService

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As bad weather rolls on into New Zealand's North, we have additional reporting to help you stay dry ...
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Maritimo comes on board as major sponsors for the ‘Raft up 4 Life’ charity event raising...

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Boating Days
In a powerful display of community spirit, the second annual Raft Up 4 Life has raised a record-brea...
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Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties

Marina Safety & Security
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboard systems. Two fi...
The Beast // Photo credit: Ikonic Yachts
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Superyacht The Beast sold: Kiwi-built expedition yacht changes hands

Boat Profile
The iconic New Zealand-built explorer yacht finds a new owner, marking the next chapter in a remarka...
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Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers

Environment
Toxic algae warnings have been issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers.v
Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs. // Photo credit: Supplied / Paul C Schrader
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For sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 million

On the Water Living
Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs. It is es...
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Faulty alarm and surge protection led to Mahurangi River wastewater spill, reviews find

Environment
* This story has been udpated to clarify the total cubic metres of sewage that flowed into the Mahur...
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March 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan

Fishing
The price of petrol is on everyone’s mind, but as I said to some friends, look at the true value of ...
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Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets

Fishing
The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year's Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza says the secret...
2025 Maritimo Muster, Waiheke Island // Photo credit: Maritimo
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Annual Maritimo Muster New Zealand and super successful Auckland Boat Show

Auckland Boat Show
There is a decided buzz around Maritimo in New Zealand, spurred on by a successful Auckland Boat Sho...
Maxi Edmond de Rothschild // Photo credit: Eloi Stichelbaut / PolaRYSE / GITANA S.A.
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First sea trials for the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild

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Since her launch on the 14th of February, the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild's first sea trials have been...
Garmin unveils 360-degree sonar with revolutionary Spy Pole // Photo credit: Garmin
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Garmin unveils 360-degree sonar with revolutionary Spy Pole

Fishing
New GT360UHD transducer and first-of-its-kind Spy Pole help anglers see underwater like never before...

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