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News on mergers and acquisitions within the boatbuilding industry, including the impact on market competition and innovation.

Quick Group’s latest innovations

Quick Group, a global leader in marine equipment with a presence in New Zealand, has made two significant announcements at major international boat sh...

26 March 2025

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ZeroJet and Tectrax merger: What it means

The recent merger of ZeroJet and Tectrax is a bold step forward for two NZ homegrown pioneers, one in electric propulsion and the other in amphibious ...

8 March 2025

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Electric and amphibious, anyone?

ZeroJet and Tectrax, two leading New Zealand innovators in electric marine technology, have announced their merger. This move will establish the combi...

4 January 2025

Josee Derden, Collar Manufacturing Manager, providing quality assurance of the seam on a lower portion of a Naiad collar before continuing fabrication at KJL Sails, Picton New Zealand.

Boatbuilding Industry Mergers

Australian Veteran-Owned Whiskey Project Acquires KJL Sails, Enhancing Tactical Watercraft Manufactu...

Australian veteran-founded Whiskey Project has announced the acquisition of KJL Sails, a Picton, New Zealand-based specialist in boat design and manuf...

2 October 2024

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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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ZeroJet and Tectrax merger: What it means

Electric and amphibious, anyone?