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2024

Toyota Towing Tips: launching & retrieving

We’ve all seen the insurance company’s television advert where the newbie boatie arrives at the busy boat ramp and is faced with backing his recent pu...
October 2024

Towing Tips

Do enough miles with a boat in tow and you will have a ‘Minties Moment’ or two, one of those occasions where only you and your drycleaner know how clo...
Maritimo 20th Anniversary
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Maritimo’s 20th Anniversary: Chapter 9

Maritimo owners are our greatest brand ambassadors.
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Compact, efficient, low-voltage AC

New technology out of Italy allows boaters to enjoy the benefits of air-conditioning without needing to run noisy generators – perfect for quiet ship ...
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Riviera

Pocketspace Marine: Creating Beautiful Onboard Interiors

The first step for any new project is a boat audit – what’s working and establishing priorities with the boat owner.
Maritimo 20th Anniversary
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Maritimo 20 Years : Chapter 6, Founded on a Competitive Spirit

Bill is still very much in love with sailing, and the need for something even cruisier has led to the acquisition of an Oyster 100.
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Maritimo 20 years Chapter 7: SERVICE, LOYALTY AND A DEDICATION TO PERFECTION

Success comes in the form of staff retention, and then also final placement into their chosen field, once their apprenticeship ends.
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Maritimo 20 Years Chapter 8: MARITIMO’S ONGOING EXPANSION ACROSS THE GLOBE. AN INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE,...

For Maritimo, expansion is achieved by assessing markets, selecting the right partners, educating the buyers as to the benefits of Maritimo ownership,...
Boat Business

Boat sales with integrity

Both Ron and Tracye love boats and their enthusiasm and passion carry over to their work.
Features

Ahoy! Fun free family activity abounds at Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

The festival is on Friday 1 March – Sunday 3 March from 10am-6pm at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour.
March 2024

Waikawa expansion welcomes boaties to Sounds

This place is very significant to local iwi and it was important to acknowledge that and to open the marina together with them.
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Much to see at the Auckland Boat Show 2024

On land, exhibitors comprise a range of brands across the industry, including engines, commercial, electrical and paint and antifoul.
January 2024

She’s a cracker!

Auckland's Cracker Bay is an exciting new waterfront precinct where top-notch marina and dry stack facilities meet Winton hospitality, new event space...
January 2024

Frigonautica marine refrigeration solutions

Fridgetech is proud supplier of Frigonautica marine refrigerators in New Zealand, specialising in standard and custom installations for pleasure boats...
January 2024

Hot hatches

Cule Marine manufactures hatches for every application
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Maritimo 20 Years, Chapter 4: GLOBAL EXPANSION

Moving into the next decade, Maritimo has confidence in our people, processes and product, with investment in continual innovation and commitment to c...
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Maritimo 20 years Chapter 5: THE EVOLUTION OF THE SIMPLY SUBLIME MARITIMO S-SERIES

By and large, the reason people choose an S-Series Maritimo is a bit like why some people drive SUVs, and others are into sportscars.
February 2024

Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

The full programme will be published closer to the event – Follow our website, Instagram and Facebook for updates!
January 2024

Is your refrigeration handling summer?

Check your engine driven or 12 volt system now
December 2023

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

It is a really good idea to have a spare starter & alternator, especially if you only have one engine. Make the difference between a great day, or...
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Auckland Wooden Boat Festival

A new festival aims to bring our maritime heritage to the forefront of our minds, for three days in March.
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20th Anniversary Maritimo Chapter 3

The Maritimo 48 found its niche, earned praise from critics and customers, and was a successful export, particularly to New Zealand and the US.
Features

Yamaha WaveRunner 2024 Line-Up

Yamaha WaveRunners continue to champion big displacement marine engines, with the release of the industry’s first 1.9-litre naturally- aspirated high-...
November 2023

A luxurious retreat: Wellcraft 355

Complementing its sleek exterior, the Wellcraft 355 boasts powerful triple outboard propulsion.
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Raymarine Performance Sailing Solution

Sailors can take advantage of advanced wind, speed, and polar calculations to make smarter race and performance sailing decisions when it matters most...
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Fishing Boats NZ goes big

The company is New Zealand’s largest Surtees Boats dealer, stocking every model in the showroom. It is also the largest Yamaha dealer in New Zealand a...
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Rogers Boatshop Turns 50

Rogers Boatshop has been a North Shore boating institution for 50 years.
October 2022

Egmont Air puts on the Gloss

Egmont Air, trusted suppliers to the boatbuilding and manufacturing industry, offer a comprehensive design-to-installation service of spray-booth and ...
October 2022

MRX fleet powering into the future

MRXs are used many times a week by a variety of people, and I can’t think of a harder job for an engine, doing short trips where they never get fully ...
Boat Business

Opua Marina: State of the art

Bay of Islands Marina is a relatively modern marina that was only opened by Far North Holdings 22 years ago, but it is built around one of the oldest ...
Boat Brief

More Coastguard action, fewer boating incidents!

Tower and Coastguard calls for support from local communities to keep our waters safe.
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Win an Ewincher 2 valued at $3,900!

Send us a pic of your favourite anchorage to win an Ewincher 2. Go into the draw to win an Ewincher 2, the electric winch handle. Power all your winc...
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WHICH LITHIUM BATTERY?

Netherlands-based Super B has been manufacturing high-quality lithium batteries since 2007.
News

City of Sails set to welcome Tuia 250

Bic Runga, Anna Coddington, Ria Hall and Annie Crummer, singing with her Papa Will Crummer (pictured below), are among many much-loved Kiwi artists b...
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Senator Spearfisher giveaway promotion

Senator Boats has partnered with OceanHunter, NZ’s leading spearfishing/freediving retailer with stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to g...
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SUMMER BOATING VIP EVENT AT HUNTING & FISHING

NZ Luxury Yacht Services is holding a VIP evening in conjunction with leading outdoors outfitter Hunting and Fishing North Shore. The function wi...
Boat Business

Comparing LED Lights in a Boat Interior

There is no denying LED lighting offers many benefits over traditional incandescent light - including saving power. But it is important to understand...
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More big boat options from Ownaship

New Zealand’s leading syndication company continues more remarkable growth with the arrival of five new boats by the year’s end, taking the fleet to ...
Boat Business

Ownaship – a better way to boat

More boats in the pipeline for New Zealand's largest boat share company. Ownaship boat share has been a steadily growing force in the marine industry ...
General Interest

GO ON, SPOIL YOURSELF

Ownaship – New Zealand’s premier boat share company manager – will be adding the luxurious Maritimo X60 Sport Yacht to its extensive fleet. With its ...

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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