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Catalyst V2

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The Catalyst V2 is based on the same proven hull design that makes the Catalyst such a standout, del...

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Nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation?

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A new DNV paper highlights renewed interest in nuclear propulsion for maritime decarbonisation, desp...

23 January 2026

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Riva Aquariva special

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The Aquariva Special inherits the legacy of the legendary Aquarama, becoming the most storied model ...

23 January 2026

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Auckland Boat Show turns 25!

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The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasin...

23 January 2026

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Sargo 45 Explorer

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European Marine NZ, Australasian distributors of Finland’s renowned Sargo Boats, has landed the firs...

23 January 2026

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Freedom Boat Club Makes Top Global Franchises List

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Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club and a Brunswick Corporation brand, has been named t...

23 January 2026

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Feisty Westland petrel defies the odds

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Defying the odds in a country where 90% of seabirds face extinction, the resilient Westland petrel t...

17 January 2026

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Fishing is good for your health

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A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, ha...

11 December 2025

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Moana Auckland returns in 2026

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Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 M...

11 December 2025

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Joky

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Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design a 10-metre plywoo...

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Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues

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During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Ze...

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2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival brings the harbour to life

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Whangārei’s Town Basin will come alive this October as the 2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival returns ...

5 September 2025

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Dr Dave offshore medic course

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Dr Dave (Dave Austen MD) is offering a two-day offshore medical course, November 15-16, at Royal Aka...

1 September 2025

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Sea.AI protects whales

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Whales are essential to the health of our oceans, playing a critical role in carbon sequestration an...

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Russell Boating Club opposes fast-tracking marina proposal

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Russell Boating Club members voted overwhelmingly at the AGM held on 15 June to oppose use of the Fa...

24 August 2025

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New rescue PWCs for Manukau

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The rescue watercraft are introduced as a response to an increase in incidents in the Harbour. The a...

24 August 2025

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The YYachts Y6 redefines superyacht luxury for owner-handling. A 20-metre carbon-built cruiser offer...

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Yamaha powers shark research

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Cruising up and down the New Zealand coastline, Dr Riley Elliott aboard his Yamaha-powered Extreme 7...

16 August 2025

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The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup protocol reveals a groundbreaking new partnership for the...

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Rayglass Legend 2700

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Rayglass Boats debuted the Legend 2700 at the Hutchwilco Boat Show in May. This new vessel is an evo...

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Wharington and crew will stay on in New Zealand for the 119nm PiC Coastal Classic...

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Antifoul effectiveness

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Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay

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Boatie discovers new caulerpa location

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Before Auckland boat owner Ben Tothill set sail to the Bay of Islands this February, he made sure th...

13 July 2025

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Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living

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In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a...

13 July 2025

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HVO: New fuel for yachts

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The yachting industry knows it is important to begin phasing out traditional fossil diesel fuel.

13 July 2025

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Starling chief measurer Brian Peet’s family is synonymous with the Starling class.

13 July 2025

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Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration

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Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, these submarines can dive to depths of 300 meters.

13 July 2025

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Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish tec...

1 July 2025

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Entries open for 2025 PIC Coastal Classic: A Kiwi icon gears up for a big comeback

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One of New Zealand's most iconic offshore sailing events is back—and it’s shaping up to be a cracker...

25 June 2025

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Beneteau Oceanis 47: Eighth-generation elegance for long-haul cruising

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Beneteau’s Oceanis range has long been associated with accessible cruising and smart design. Now ent...

23 June 2025

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In the Viaduct Harbour the Dragon Boat racing was fiercely contested by scores of colourful crews......

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2025 Bay of Islands Sailing Week

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Three days of racing for 2025’s Bay of Islands Sailing Week wrapped up on Friday, 24 January.

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Waitematā Harbour put on a stunning spectacle on the weekend of 18-19 January for Sail GP’s second s...

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The fishing community has just lost a giant of a legend in Dick Marquand. He was at various times a ...

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Born in 1932 in Merseyside, England, Terrance (Terry) Cookson completed a shipwright apprenticeship ...

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Mathias Coutts, son of legendary Kiwi Olympic and America’s Cup sailor Russell Coutts has won the Pr...

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Get ready to sail, party, and experience Auckland like never before at the PIC Harbour Classic, part...

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Dickey Boats has announced the launch of the Pacific 62, a revolutionary vessel designed for sportfi...

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