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The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots this summer, in a bid to ...

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Wild Chix 'Women’s Day Out on the Water' gave women the chance to helm, anchor, and learn vital boating skills in a supportive setting.

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Lowrance’s latest electric motor delivers more thrust, smarter positioning, and quieter operation for serious freshwater anglers.

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A bold celebration of sailing’s greatest race, the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book is history, art, and innovation combined.

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Marina stay, city eats, and memorable winter moments afloat.

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Pōkarekare Ana, and Kiwi echo on Atakos

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Women and the Wind: A radical voyage of sea, sisterhood, and storytelling

Three women. One ocean. Thirty days that changed everything.

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Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...

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Will Bond 26 will carry on a time-honoured tradition: will there be a boat scene?

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