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Where New Zealand’s marine industry is heading, through a global boating lens
Global boating trends through a New Zealand lens.
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Runaway repower
Runaway is an extended Formula 33 owned by fastidious engineer and businessman Mike Smith of Aucklan...
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The Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
Boating New Zealand joined Surtees in Whakatāne on Wednesday as the 770 Game Fisher XL was unveiled....
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Lloyd Stevenson limousine tender takes shape for Sea Eagle II
A full carbon 8.5 metre custom tender is now under construction in Auckland, purpose built to serve ...
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Anura powered amphibious rescue craft successfully trialled across Broome’s vast coastline
Designed for tides first, boats second
Broome sits on the south western edge of the Kimberley regio...
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Tectrax x SBS Trailers: Taking electric boat launching into demanding waters
Boating technology is easy to admire in a showroom. It is much harder to live with on a steep ramp, ...
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Voodoo XF450 signals a new era for Kiwi adventure cats
Voodoo reveals fresh details as the 36 metre flagship takes shape.
The latest teaser from Voodoo ...
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Bill Barry-Cotter and the rebirth of Caribbean: craftsmanship, memory and momentum
The man behind Mariner and Maritimo turns his attention to Caribbean — and refuses to slow down.
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New Zealand Yachts and the return of a Kiwi original
Twenty years after Spirit, New Zealand Yachts is back with a design built for today’s superyacht wor...
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Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders and the world’s largest sailing yachts
Kiwi craftsmanship now supports two of the ten largest sailing yachts on the planet.
New Zealand’s ...
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Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been ...
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Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about boating. I completed...
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From 75 to 450: Voodoo XF450 and the next step in luxury Kiwi adventure cats
How the Voodoo XF450 scales a proven foil assisted platform into the superyacht world.
The post w...
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Lunatic: the Marco 700 Souwester built to roam
A custom Marco 700 Souwester transformed into a serious offshore expedition boat built for deep wate...
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ZeroJet and Pochon electrify French waters
ZeroJet, a pioneering New Zealand company, has announced a new partnership with Pochon, a leading Fr...
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Naiad production in USA
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...
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Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand with a new location at...
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New head for Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member o...
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Sargo 45 Explorer arrives in New Zealand
Finland’s all-season flagship sets a new standard for Kiwi adventure boating.
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Rayglass Boats completes first 380 Wide Body Protector at new Takanini facility
Milestone marks a new era of in-house manufacturing and innovation for the Kiwi boatbuilder.
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Evo Yachts, expanding south
Evo Yachts partners with Boatology to bring Italian innovation and style to New Zealand and Australi...
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Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper
Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform integrated into the ...
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Momentum electric outboard for New Zealand
Momentum Electric Marine’s advanced M10 electric outboard motor has arrived in New Zealand, distribu...
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Ferry returns to Coromandel Town
The Auckland to Coromandel ferry is back on the water; and for locals, it’s more than a service; it’...
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The Superyacht Social – Auckland 2025
Agents by Catalano and Pantaenius Yacht Insurance are delighted to host The Superyacht Social – Auck...
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Volvo dealers celebrated
September 23rd saw all of New Zealand’s Volvo Penta dealers gather in Tauranga for their annual conf...
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HamiltonJet expands production capacity in Christchurch to serve global markets
Monday 13 October 2025 – HamiltonJet, the global leader in innovative marine propulsion technology, ...
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Sea Ray SPX series showcased at Sports Marine
Sports Marine spotlights Sea Ray’s SPX 190 and SPX 210 — bowriders shaped for Kiwi summer adventures...
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FPT network expanding
Eastern Marine joins the FPT dealer network, bringing top-tier service and expertise to Pine Harbour...
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Innovating to green the blue economy
Discover Maritime Innovations 2025 unites industry and innovators in Sydney to drive real progress o...
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Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
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Lake Whakatipu ferry service in Queenstown expanded, now permanent
Otago Regional Council is ramping up ferry services in Queenstown with a new owner and a busier time...
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North Sails expands its Auckland footprint with global heritage at its core
North Sails expands into three new Auckland sites, boosting service and design while honouring its g...
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Fountaine Pajot announces record number of new models
Four new Fountaine Pajot sailing cats plus the Power 80 mark a tech-forward refresh, with launches r...
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Burnsco Half Moon Bay store reopens bigger and better
Burnsco Half Moon Bay reopens with a bigger store, new RV section, exclusive deals, family fun, and ...
Vessev’s VS–9 heads to Northern Ireland eco resort
Finn Lough eco resort will pioneer Europe’s first guest transport by Vessev VS–9, bringing Kiwi hydr...
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Senator boats adds Aussie dealers
Senator Boats adds a sixth Australian dealer, strengthening its reputation for Kiwi-built performanc...
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Bigger yachts headline Cannes Yachting Festival 2025 as average size climbs
Global boat shows reveal a bigger yachts trend, with rising demand for size, space, and luxury shapi...
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Sea-Flux secures nearly NZ$3 million investment to accelerate global expansion of cloud-based vessel...
Sea-Flux secures nearly NZ$3 million investment to accelerate global expansion of cloud-based vessel...
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Coromandel Town is working hard for the ferry to return
Getting a new ferry service is top priority for Coromandel Colville Business Association.
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