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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...

18 September 2025

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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.

15 September 2025

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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.

14 September 2025

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New Zealand marine forecast: rough seas and shifting winds ahead

Gale warnings dominate New Zealand’s marine forecast this week. Find out the best places to head and the areas to avoid.

30 August 2025

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See-sawing into spring: New Zealand weather for boaters this week

Sunshine, showers, and strong winds — the week ahead offers both perfect boating windows and patches to avoid.

25 August 2025

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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.

21 August 2025

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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...

29 July 2025

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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...

28 July 2025

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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...

24 July 2025

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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.

21 July 2025

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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...

10 July 2025

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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.

7 July 2025

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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...

13 June 2025

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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...

29 May 2025

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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...

22 May 2025

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Bill Upfold is a qualified boat builder having served his apprenticeship with John Lidgard Yachts & Co Ltd. in 1977-1981. During that time Bill became experienced in custom designed yachts. In 1984, after the completion of his apprenticeship, he established his own business trading as Elite Marine Boatbuilders Ltd. and started producing his own designs. It was not long before Elite Marine Boatbuilders Ltd. with its highly skilled and qualified team...

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Weather warnings for lower North Island bring heavy swells and strong winds

New Zealand boating weather: a brief reprieve before midweek winds return

Coromandel strong winds: the gusts just kept coming

New Zealand marine forecast: rough seas and shifting winds ahead

See-sawing into spring: New Zealand weather for boaters this week

Sunshine in the south, showers in the north: New Zealand’s boating weather outlook

Severe weather grips New Zealand’s coasts and catchments

Take cover! Heavy weather looms as rain, wind and swell bear down

Weekend weather outlook: calm turns to wet, windy and warm by Monday

Frosty but fair: where to be (and not to be) on the water this week

Boaties brace for storm: heavy rain and wind to hit North Island and upper South

Weather second week July 2025 school holidays: where to boat safely around New Zealand

Winter boating outlook: July–September 2025 in New Zealand

Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday weekend

Summary and Boating/Fishing Outlook: 22–26 May 2025

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New Zealand boating weather: a brief reprieve before midweek winds return

Coromandel strong winds: the gusts just kept coming

New Zealand marine forecast: rough seas and shifting winds ahead

See-sawing into spring: New Zealand weather for boaters this week

Sunshine in the south, showers in the north: New Zealand’s boating weather outlook

Severe weather grips New Zealand’s coasts and catchments

Take cover! Heavy weather looms as rain, wind and swell bear down

Weekend weather outlook: calm turns to wet, windy and warm by Monday

Frosty but fair: where to be (and not to be) on the water this week

Boaties brace for storm: heavy rain and wind to hit North Island and upper South

Weather second week July 2025 school holidays: where to boat safely around New Zealand

Winter boating outlook: July–September 2025 in New Zealand

Strong winds and wintry blasts for King’s Birthday weekend

Summary and Boating/Fishing Outlook: 22–26 May 2025