Industry Updates
Article
Article
boot Düsseldorf 2026: Axopar 38 Cross Cabin makes world debut
The Axopar 38 Cross Cabin will debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, marking the next stage in the Finnish ...
Article
Article
boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
Article
Article
Human powered circumnavigation boat built in New Zealand rewrites ocean endurance rules
The New Zealand-built pedal boat designed to fix a flaw in human powered circumnavigation.
Article
Article
La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world...
Press Release
Press Release
Sargo 45 Fly
The next evolution of an award-winning yacht.
Following the remarkable success of the Sargo 45, l...
Article
Article
Vessev VS–9 Skye and the return to simple day boating
Vessev’s move with the VS–9 Skye is less about changing direction than changing application. The sam...
Article
Article
Fishing taken to a higher, bigger level: Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
A larger, more capable Surtees that lifts expectations for what a serious fishing boat can deliver.
Article
Article
Forward Drive wakeboat concept bridges sterndrive handling and premium wakes
Has Volvo Penta’s forward-facing twin propeller drive finally removed the handling hurdle that has k...
Article
Article
The Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
Boating New Zealand joined Surtees in Whakatāne on Wednesday as the 770 Game Fisher XL was unveiled....
Article
Article
Yanmar named official technical partner to IMOCA Class from 2026
Yanmar has signed a long-term agreement with the IMOCA Class, becoming the class’s official technica...
Article
Article
Beneteau Gran Turismo range redefined for modern New Zealand boating
Three new express cruisers built around space, ease of use, and time spent outside.
A calmer direct...
Article
Article
Riviera unveils the new 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
Riviera’s latest launch brings fresh power, refined styling and a long list of innovations to the mi...
Article
Article
FPT signs Tauranga Diesel Specialists as new marine dealer
Marine & Industrial Power has added Tauranga Diesel Specialists (TDS) to its FPT Marine Dealer N...
Article
Article
Em Trak New Zealand partnership brings proven AIS tech to Kiwi skippers
Charlie Bravo Boat Co takes on exclusive distribution of Em Trak, bringing a respected AIS range and...
Article
Article
The summer safety step most Kiwi boaties still overlook
A simple five minute job can spare emergency teams wasted hours when loose gear or unattended boats ...
Article
Article
Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
Article
Article
Gitana 18 and the next leap in offshore flight
Unveiled in Lorient, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild marks a decisive shift in ocean-racing multih...
Article
Article
Viknes 10 named Best for Family as Charlie Bravo brings the brand to New Zealand
Cameron Burch from Charlie Bravo returned from visiting the Viknes production facilities on Askøy Is...
Article
Article
Rethinking the rescue boat: How next generation vessels could transform SAR
Mike Hammond says tomorrow’s rescue boats may look very different from the fleets we know today.
...
Article
Article
Wave-piercing hulls and the Kiwi cat that redefined offshore performance
A new direction in offshore hull design
When Ultimate Lady launched in 1998, most private motor yac...
Article
Article
Carbon composite multihulls and the rise of Anahita
How advanced materials are reshaping the future of performance cruising
Article
Article
Excess 11 hybrid option brings quiet cruising to Kiwi waters
Excess adds a new hybrid package to its popular 11, now available through 36° Brokers.
Article
Article
Brought to you by:
Boat fenders: a practical guide to softer landings
Choosing the right fenders and mooring gear so your hull stays unmarked and your day stays calm.
Article
Article
Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission...
Article
Article
New pontoon restores full access at Tūtūkākā boat ramp
Community-driven rebuild brings both sides of the ramp back into action.
Article
Article
NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
Wooden classics, lake racing, and heritage stories return to St Arnaud with Boating NZ once again su...
Article
Article
Superyacht Design Festival 2026: where craft meets cutting-edge design
The Superyacht Design Festival returns to Kitzbühel from 1 to 3 February 2026, once again turning th...
Article
Article
Boat Builder Awards 2025: honouring legacy, innovation and the next wave of boatbuilding
The Boat Builder Awards 2025 opened with a powerful tribute to Targa Boats founders Johan and Britt ...
Article
Article
What waits inside Boating New Zealand’s December 2025 edition?
Explore the December 2025 edition of Boating NZ, packed with new boats, coastal stories and summer i...
Article
Article
The updated take on an Italian dayboat, Pardo 43
Complete rebuild of the original Pardo 43, not a cosmetic refresh.
Article
Article
Industry innovation in focus as Boat Builder Awards 2025 approach
Boatbuilding prepares for the 2025 Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in Amsterdam.
Article
Article
Metstrade 2025: Kiwi innovation takes centre stage in Amsterdam
Kiwi innovation shines at Metstrade 2025 as New Zealand companies shape the future of global marine ...
Article
Article
Maritimo S50 Sedan Motor Yacht revealed
The latest in Maritimo’s S-Series combines contemporary Australian design with the proven DNA of a t...
Article
Article
War Machine: pushing the limits of Phantom Powerboats F2 innovation
Kiwi innovation goes full throttle with the Phantom Powerboats F2 War Machine.
Article
Article
Airmar opens ANZ distribution centre in Melbourne
Local inventory to boost supply, speed, and support for New Zealand and Australian marine dealers.
Article
Article
Palm Beach 85 — the superyacht that still drives like a Palm Beach
The PB85 stands as both a flagship and a benchmark for modern boatbuilding excellence.
Article
Article
Hydrofoiling’s coolest motor: Vessev’s VS-Drive sets a new standard for electric propulsion
A New Zealand-built innovation is redefining what’s possible in marine electrification, combining ne...
Article
Article
Vetus previews next-generation electric propulsion at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
Vetus, marine innovator unveils new high-output E-Line and expanded systems integration
Article
Article
Princess C48 and C48 Open: a new kind of freedom
At Cannes 2025, Princess Yachts revealed the C48 and C48 Open concept, one unlike its familiar flybr...
Article
Article
New large berth marina in Whitianga – with house attached! Mariners Quarters
Hopper Developments launches New Zealand’s first freehold marina-ownership model — reshaping coastal...
LATEST NEWS
