NZ Marine Industry News
New Zealand’s marine industry, by the numbers
Source: NZ Marine Industry Association, Autumn 2026 News (nzmarine.nz)
New Zealand has 15,134 kilometres of sea coastline ...
Christchurch seafood processor fined over illegal mussel movement
Christchurch fish processor prosecuted after receiving mussels from a controlled disease zone without permits.
Commercial sector gathers at 25th Auckland Boat Show
The 25th Auckland Boat Show ran from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th March, with around 12,000 people visiting to view 200 boats o...
Next generation Outremer catamarans take shape as key build milestones are reached
The next generation of Outremer catamarans is now firmly taking shape, with major construction milestones reached on both the...
Prime Minister opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s new Wellington headquarters
Opening marks growth in New Zealand maritime intelligence capability
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has formally opened th...
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 wash up.
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 technology.
Airmar opens ANZ distribution centre in Melbourne
Local inventory to boost supply, speed, and support for New Zealand and Australian marine dealers.
Aratere set to end its days at recycling shipyard in India, Interislander says
KiwiRail has agreed to sell the Interislander ferry Aratere to a buyer, which will deliver it to a specialist recycling shipy...
Inside Nic de Mey Yachts: where passion meets precision
Tucked away near the Port of Tauranga you’ll find Nic de Mey Yachts. This isn’t a production yard or a flashy showroom for ma...
Lowe brings his sales game
With more than 25 years in the marine industry and experience selling many brands, Dominic Lowe of Lowe Yachts has joined for...
Shared boating, Kiwi style
Kiwis love getting out on the water - but with busy lives and rising costs, full boat ownership isn’t always practical. That’...
Leading boat subscription service sells. Skipperi now 100% NZ owned.
Skipperi New Zealand’s mother company in Finland is undergoing an acquisition and in that context the New Zealand subsidiary,...
Propspeed® partners with Luka Marine Murter to drive growth in Croatia and Slovenia
Propspeed®, a leading New Zealand innovator in underwater biocide-free, foul-release coatings, announced today it has signed ...
FPT supporting NZ Navy Training School
AB Equipment Marine & Industrial Power, alongside Onshore Marine Ltd, is proud to announce the supply FPT marine engines ...
REGENT Seagliders are revolutionising coastal transport and military logistics from New Zealand to t...
REGENT Craft, the innovative company behind the all-electric seaglider, continues to make significant strides in revolutionis...
Vessev expands into the U.S. market with first international office
Few things make me prouder than a story of Kiwi success. And here's one in the New Zealand marine sector. Vessev, the pioneer...
Freedom Boat Club in New Zealand
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator (and a business within Brunswick Corporation), is expanding into Ne...
StabiX welcomes Hayden Sayer as new Sales Manager
StabiX has announced the appointment of Hayden Sayer as their new Sales Manager. With extensive experience in the marine indu...
Marine Industry celebrates AC win
The NZ Marine Industry Association congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), winners of the 37th America’s Cup, a conte...