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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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...
Elite Marine Design
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 desi...
Barnett Offshore Design
Barnett Offshore Design Ltd based in New Zealand has a reputation for quality and innovation in the global Marine Industry.
Specializing in the Design of commercial and pleasure boats up to 30m with vast experience in both power and sail, operating a fully integrated CAD design office capable of providing a complete design service including CNC files, Barnett Offshore strives to ensure each and every project meets or exceeds each client’s expectations.
On-going contract design work ...
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1946 Jack Guard 35
Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.
1972 Delta Delta 36
“Katinka” is a well-maintained example of the 1972 Delta 36, a proven bluewater cruiser with a rich sailing history and robust pedigree.