Safety Regulations
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Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose
Two lawmakers have expressed different views on whether New Zealand's boating rules are fit for purp...
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A national lifejacket law: why now is the time to act
Water Safety NZ and Coastguard say the law needs to go further if New Zealand wants to save lives
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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.
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Caulerpa invasion: ‘Government isn’t taking it as seriously as they need to’
In the more than four years since exotic caulerpa was first discovered in New Zealand waters, it has...
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Yellow legged hornets Auckland: latest detections, public warnings, and next steps
Nine confirmed queens, two new nests, and a major ground response as Biosecurity New Zealand widens ...
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Aucklanders urged to stay alert for yellow-legged hornets
Biosecurity New Zealand ramps up surveillance as a new invasive threat emerges on the North Shore.
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Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happen close to shore.
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We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand encourages collaboration and participation for Water Sa...
As summer begins, Water Safety Month calls Kiwis to action: stay vigilant and help prevent drownings...
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FENZ grounds its watercraft following Maritime NZ compliance request, RNZ understands
Ngāruawāhia volunteer fire station has operated two jet skis as part of their rescue equipment since...
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Our Changing World: SAR4SaR – The folding, floating search and rescue device
Imagine you're on a boat lost at sea, too far from the coast for a VHF radio or mobile phone to work...
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Hull checks to resume across Northland
Thousands of vessel hulls to be inspected as summer biosecurity campaign begins.
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Whangapoua Harbour declared invasive Mediterranean fanworm free
After five years of sustained monitoring and community vigilance, Waikato Regional Council confirms ...
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Refresh your boat’s first aid kit
Don’t let ageing supplies compromise your safety at sea.
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Fire risk on the rise: how battery systems are changing boat insurance
A spark that’s catching insurers’ attention
If you’ve added a lithium battery bank, e-foil, or even...
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SAR4SAR – a new eye in the sky for search and rescue
New Zealand scientists are developing low-cost radar reflectors for space-based detection of small c...
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Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, and keep sea pests o...
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Man dies after falling overboard near Auckland’s Outboard Boating Club
A man has died after falling from a boat near the Outboard Boating Club area of Tāmaki Drive, Parnel...
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Check your safety gear before next season
Because when things go wrong, you won’t have time to second-guess your kit.
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Sea spurge found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay)
A new sea spurge infestation has been found at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) – the first discovery of the...
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Tech Review
Panerai’s Luna Rossa watches are for sailors, with a watch LOVE or deep pockets (actually, both)
They’re bold, beautiful, and built with America’s Cup pedigree. I sail too — just not in the sort of...
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Eyes wide open
Nautitech and SEA.AI partner to bring machine vision to bluewater catamarans
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Radio silence: Communication questions raised in Rushour rescue
When the multihull Rushour capsized during the 2025 Groupama Race off New Caledonia, its crew were ...
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Porco Rosso: Midnight MOB in the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart
During the 2024 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Porco Rosso—a well-campaigned offshore yacht with...
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The night that changed everything: Flying Fish Arctos and the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has long been a proving ground for offshore sailors — 628 nautical m...
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Toughest night in years: The 2024 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race’s devastating first 24 hours
What began as another glittering Boxing Day start from Sydney Harbour soon turned into one of the mo...
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CYCA releases independent safety review after tragic 2024 Sydney Hobart
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) has released the findings of an independent review into ...
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Beyond the horizon: What the Greta Thunberg yacht interception reveals about sailing into conflict z...
Greta Thunberg claims she was "kidnapped" in international waters while aboard a yacht bound for Gaz...
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Survitec validates high-viscosity fluorine-free foam concentrates
Survitec validates performance of high-viscosity flourine-free foam concentrates as the industry pre...
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Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard views, think again. Whi...
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Man Overboard: Drill like it’s real—because one day it will be
It’s the realisation every skipper dreads: “Man overboard.” Before panic sets in, it's time to use a...
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Southern Bluefin Tuna pre-season 2025 seminar series
Knowledge, preparation, and safety – before the bite begins.
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Emerging NZ boating safety concerns
New Zealander's love affair with boating continues strongly, albeit with the latest IPSOS Boating Mo...
Exotic caulerpa – stop the spread in the Hauraki Gulf
Help stop the spread of exotic caulerpa in the Hauraki Gulf and immediate surrounds.
$6.2M Northland exotic Caulerpa funding welcomed but we all need to do more to safeguard NZ waters
New Zealand’s coastal waters face an escalating threat from exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed now...
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Check for marine pests
Marine biosecurity teams are reminding boaties and all marine users to make sure they are across mar...
Rough seas, hard lessons: The safety debate after the 2024 Sydney to Hobart tragedy
Were the Rolex Sydney to Hobart race’s safety protocols and the balance between adventure and respon...
The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island
New Zealand’s pristine waters face a growing threat: the spread of exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaw...
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Hull hygiene and marine pests: A guide for Kiwi boaties
Keeping your boat in shipshape condition isn't just about performance—it’s crucial for protecting Ne...
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An interesting look inside Coastguard Hawke’s Bay one of New Zealand’s busiest Coastguar...
On the evening of Wednesday, 27th November, Coastguard Hawke’s Bay responded to a call for assistanc...
That Sinking Feeling
Mariner Insurance’s Aaron Mortimer has some useful advice on what to do should you ever find yoursel...
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