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Grand Banks GT60: A masterpiece of luxury and performance for New Zealand waters
The Grand Banks GT60 luxury motor yacht is designed for New Zealand waters, offering sleek styling, V-Warp® Technology, and premium craftsmanship for ...
Elite AT43: A Kiwi-built motor yacht that just makes sense
Experience the Elite AT43 at the Auckland Boat Show—a beautifully crafted Kiwi-built motor yacht that blends luxury, practicality, and performance.
Candela C-8 vs Mattias Coutts: Who’s got the edge on the water?
When it comes to raw pace, how does a Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil compare to a Moth-class foiling dinghy, sailed by Mattias Coutts? In theory.
Grand Banks Yachts wins top honours ahead of Auckland Boat Show
Grand Banks Yachts has been recognised in the 2025 Southern Boating Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, taking out the Favourite Trawler category and ear...
Candela C-8 to make its New Zealand premiere at Auckland Boat Show
Revolutionary electric hydrofoil boat to be showcased at the entry to the show
The Candela C-8, the world’s most advanced electric hydrofoiling boat,...
Take a seatrial on Kingfisher 670 Powercat and the 510 Powercat at the Auckland Boat Show – no...
Kingfisher Boats are taking their 670 Powercat and 510 Powercat to the Auckland Boat Show where you can take no appointment required sea trials.
Smuggler Marine: Where land meets sea with exceptional on-water and on-land performance
My experience of the Smuggler Strata 800 Mid Cabin was nothing short of exceptional. The conditions were calm but not smooth (10-20cm swells, 5-second...
Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the Auckland Boat Show
Off the back of the successful Sealegs-sponsored Onetangi Fishing Competition, which saw dedicated anglers braving rough conditions for a day of adven...
JP Crafts unleashes performance and style: Meet the JP CODE 9.8 at the Auckland Boat Show
This year JP Custom Crafts are proudly taking the JP CODE 9.8 to the Auckland Boat Show. Take the opportunity to join the JP team on Berth M24, and ch...
Sargo 33 – Tough, practical, and made for Kiwi waters
Built for adventure, the Sargo 33 debuts at the Auckland Boat Show—discover the Finnish powerhouse redefining performance, comfort, and Kiwi boating v...
Luxury and Performance at Melbourne Boat Show: Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats Unveiled
Get ready to experience the ultimate in luxury and performance on the water as Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats take centre stage at the Melbou...
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ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose
Let it never be said at that we don't cover every aspect of Boats here at Boating New Zealand!
From the European Boat Shows this year, one of the s...
Omikron OT-80 revealed
Paul MacDonald is back on the ground in Palma, Mallorca having just returned from a time at the Boat Show in Cannes.
He is following up on th...
Boatgear (formerly Tenob)
The story of Boatgear is one of success, in fact one of the most successful in the New Zealand marine industry. It began back in 1973 when Ted Nobbs, and yes, that’s where the original company name, T...
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1977 Pelin Empress
Respite is a 7.2m Pelin Empress in top shape—refitted, low-hour engine, freshwater use only, and sold on trailer.
1974 Alan Mummery Ibis
The 1974 Alan Mummery Ibis is a 9.8m (32.15ft) timber yacht built on Waiheke Island by renowned New Zealand designer Alan Mummery.