For boaties who take their boats beyond the beaten track—into wild places for fishing, hunting, tramping, and off-grid adventures.
Wild Ones
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Packrafting New Zealand
If you’ve ever stood at the end of a tramp and thought, “I could float that,” you already understand packrafting. These small, inflatable boats weigh ...
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Reading the river: Canterbury’s live flow data for boaties
We’ve all watched the jaw-dropping jet-boating adventures of Ollie Sharpe on Instagram (@olliesjetboating). Boating inland is a whole different experi...
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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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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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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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Rotorua 4X4 fishing hunting expo delivers a local flavour
Rotorua delivers a show that captures the best of New Zealand’s provincial traditions
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Wild Chix: Two years of building confident women boaters
Celebrating two years of Wild Chix: the grassroots Kiwi initiative empowering women to boat, fish, hunt, and explore wild New Zealand.
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Bustups at the Barrier: Daiwa’s Willy Lomas takes on the island in his Frezwa alloy adventurer
Shallow snapper, busted gear, and beach fires — Daiwa’s Willy Lomas takes his Frewza Bustups to Great Barrier Island.
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The rise of the floating campsite
Boat rooftop tents offer adventurous Kiwis a new way to sleep under the stars—right from their hardtop.
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The New Zealand Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns for another action-packed weekend at Mystery Cree...
The New Zealand Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is back for 2025, bringing with it another unforgettable weekend of marine adventure, innovation and life...
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A weekend for the wild ones
NZ Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua with even more for boaties and outdoor enthusiasts.
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Where the boat takes you: hunting New Zealand’s wild side
Boats open doors that boots can’t. A jet boat can power you into river valleys where the game are wild and unbothered. A shallow-draft punt can slip y...
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Chicks take the helm: A practical day on the water for women
Confidence, skills and connection — all in one relaxed boating experience.
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Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard views, think again. While the fishery off New Zealand’s rugged West Coast...
Woman Can TOO! Wild Chix
The couple bought an old Sea Nymph trailer boat in 2014 to take them fishing and diving, selling it when Isabell took up a marketing position in Taura...
Pacific Rim Marine Surveys Ltd
Being both a boat builder and sailor gives Marine Surveyor James Newcombe a distinct advantage when it comes to understanding what to look for when conducting Pre Purchase Inspections, Surveys and Pr...
Diesel FuelBiocide
BC-250 is the only diesel treatment you'll need because it cleans your injectors, kills bacterial and fungal contaminations (diesel bug), helps separate water from your fuel. It is safe and easy to use.
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