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Sunshine in the south, showers in the north: New Zealand’s boating weather outlook
Clear skies and calm seas beckon in the South Island, while showers and rising winds dampen prospects in the north this weekend.
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Severe weather grips New Zealand’s coasts and catchments
North Island weather: downpours and dangerous winds
As of Tuesday 29 July, a deep and moisture-laden northeast flow is fuelling heavy rain and unstab...
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Take cover! Heavy weather looms as rain, wind and swell bear down
A powerful front moving east across the country is expected to bring significant rainfall and strong north to northeast winds to many regions f...
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Weekend weather outlook: calm turns to wet, windy and warm by Monday
A settled, frosty week gives way to a shifting pattern as rain and wind creep in from the south, bringing warmer air and an end to New Zealand’s midwi...
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Frosty but fair: where to be (and not to be) on the water this week
Calm high-pressure reigns over New Zealand—but eastern drizzle and a brewing front mean boaties should still plan carefully.
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Boaties brace for storm: heavy rain and wind to hit North Island and upper South
MetService issues widespread warnings from Northland to Marlborough, with marine areas expecting heavy rain, surging rivers, and gale-force winds from...
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Weather second week July 2025 school holidays: where to boat safely around New Zealand
Enjoy calm mornings and light breezes early in the week—before a wet and windy finish by the weekend.
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Winter boating outlook: July–September 2025 in New Zealand
Winter 2025 is shaping up to be unusually warm across New Zealand, with NIWA forecasting above-average air and sea temperatures, reduced frost frequen...
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Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday weekend
Boaties, bach-goers and road-trippers are being urged to keep a close eye on weather forecasts this King’s Birthday long weekend, with MetService pred...
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Summary and Boating/Fishing Outlook: 22–26 May 2025
We woke to a stunning morning here in Whangamata, on the Coromandel Peninsula – sunshine, barely a breath of wind, and a gentle surf. Out on the water...
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Open Ocean Watermakers has been manufacturing watermakers in the beautiful Bay of Islands of New Zealand since 2001.Terry Forsbrey is the owner of Open Ocean. He and his wife Ariel lived a...
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