Work & Play
The ParAble – sailing for all
A new class designed for disabled sailors, beginner sailors, and sailors with mobility challenges.
Under near-perfect cond...
Ten gifts for the Mum who’d rather be on the water
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 10 May — a brief pause in a fast-moving year to recognise that someone in your life who rarely ...
Squadron sells its Kawau heartland
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is selling its Smelting House Bay property on Kawau, a holding that has been part of t...
Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high end homes, premium apartm...
Buying or selling? Check the contract
As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my desire to own one or more of the craft picture...
Sports icon Carlos Alcaraz signs Sunreef Ultima 88
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz steps into luxury yachting with a custom Sunreef Ultima 88.
Luxury catamaran builder Sunreef Ya...
Superyacht Infinity drops anchor in Coromandel Harbour
The 117 metre superyacht Infinity has made a quiet but unmistakable statement on the Hauraki Gulf, departing Westhaven Marina...
2025 Christmas Gift Ideas
Ahoy there! 🎁 Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together top presents for all the boaties in your life, fr...
Young New Zealanders sail to Antarctica in the wake of great polar explorers
Eight young New Zealanders will soon travel in the wake of great polar explorers, sailing from Argentina to Antarctica across...
Rebel with a cause
Boaties who want a serious towing rig with a dose of luxury will want to check out the 2025 RAM 1500 Rebel Hurricane.
The bi...
When the rivers run high
After that big mid-October snow dump, the melt is finally working its way down the valleys, and a look at this evening's Ecan...
DOC expects to make $1 million from paid parking trial at South Island tourist spots
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South Island tourist hotspots ...
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.
Wild Chix ‘Women’s Day Out on the Water’: a must-do event for women at the helm
Wild Chix 'Women’s Day Out on the Water' gave women the chance to helm, anchor, and learn vital boating skills in a supportiv...
Lowrance’s new Ghost X trolling motor takes stealth and control to the next level
Lowrance’s latest electric motor delivers more thrust, smarter positioning, and quieter operation for serious freshwater angl...
Garmin’s Descent S1 Smart Buoy redefines dive safety
Garmin’s new Descent S1 Smart Buoy delivers real-time tracking, diver-to-surface messaging, and enhanced safety for recreatio...
Smart transport options to take ashore from your boat
Avoid taxis and long walks. These folding bikes, and scooters, help boaties explore ashore on their own terms.
Daring to Pair: Riviera’s Festival of Boating pairs fine wine, food, and craftsmanship
Riviera’s Dare to Pair event delivered fine wines, chef-curated dishes, and unforgettable moments during the 2025 Festival of...
A masterpiece in print: The America’s Cup Coffee Table Book
A bold celebration of sailing’s greatest race, the America’s Cup Coffee Table Book is history, art, and innovation combined.
The Chandlery with Henri-Lloyd partner SSANZ 2025/26
Chandlery with Henri-Lloyd sailing gear are the official technical clothing partner for SSANZ 2025/2026 season
The C...
BOI swim: A personal journey
It was early spring in 2024 when the idea first came to me. I was feeling restless and needed a good outdoor project for the ...
Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living
In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a lifestyle inspired by th...
Riviera Ladies Day at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show delivers friendship, flair, and flutes of Prosecc...
Prosecco flowed, stories were shared, and friendships flourished at Riviera Ladies Day at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show.
Dock and dine in central Auckland in August: winter weekends on the water
Marina stay, city eats, and memorable winter moments afloat.
Waikawa Boating Club WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race
February 14 saw the 2025 running of the WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race, organised by Waikawa Boating Club and co-sponsored b...
Pōkarekare Ana, and Kiwi echo on Atakos
New Zealand song meets Greek magic on a remote Ionian island
Women and the Wind: A radical voyage of sea, sisterhood, and storytelling
Three women. One ocean. Thirty days that changed everything.
Garmin quatix® 8: The ultimate nautical smartwatch for modern boaters
Garmin’s latest flagship marine smartwatch, the quatix® 8, is designed to be more than just wrist candy. Engineered for skipp...
Marine industry growth means new offices at Cracker Bay: Work, play, and look out over the Waitematā...
Tucked right on the edge of Auckland’s Westhaven Marina, a newly refurbished and reimagined office building is now ready to w...
Bond 26 and the boats of 007: Will the new film keep the nautical tradition afloat?
Will Bond 26 will carry on a time-honoured tradition: will there be a boat scene?
Lagoon Bay Raid
Raid (/red/): Within boating, Raid is described as a sail and oar adventure, a leisure pursuit combining sailing and rowing.
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