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The Exotic Caulerpa threat to Waiheke Island
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Toyota Hydrogen Fuel Cells: Powering the Future of Marine Vessels
New Marine Protections in the Hauraki Gulf: Balancing Conservation and Commercial Interests
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Fullers electric hydrofoil ferry
Scania DI13 marine engine
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PowerCell signs NZ$25.5m order for fuel cell systems with leading Italian marine OEM manufacturer
ICS Welcomes Environmental Progress, But Challenges Remain on Maritime Emissions Reduction
Protecting New Zealand’s Waters from Exotic Freshwater Clams
Fullers electric hydrofoil ferry
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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
JET BOAT RACING
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
International Boat Shows
COMING EVENTS
Palm Beach International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Mar 2025 to be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach
Geelong Boat Show, 15 - 16 March to be held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Fairnie Park, and Transvaal Square
International Multihull Show, 23 - 27 Apr 2025 to be held in Terre-plein Ouest du port La Grande-Motte (34), France
Palma International Boat Show, 30 Apr - 3 May 2025 to be held at the Superyacht Village, Palma, Spain
Barcaly's Jersey Boat Show, 3 - 5 May 2025 to be held in the Channel Islands
South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 9 - 11 May 2025 to be held in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire
The British Motor Yacht Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 to be held at the Swanwick Marina, Southampton, Hampshire
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland
Sanctuary Cove International Boat show, 22 - 25 May 2025 to be held in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland
Sydney International Boat show, 31 July - 3 Aug 2025 to be held at ICC Sydney & Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
Cannes Yachting Festival, 9 - 14 Sep 2025 at Cannes – Vieux Port & Port Canto
Genoa Boat Show, 18 - 23 Sep 2025 to be held in Genoa, Italy
Southampton International Boat Show, 19 - 28 Sep 2025 to be held in Southampton, UK
International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), 7 - 9 Oct 2025 to be held in Tampa, Florida
Annapolis Sail Boat Show, 9 - 13 Oct 2025 to be held at City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland
Melbourne International Boat Show, 16 - 19 October 2025 to be held at New Quay Promenade Harbour Esplanade Seven Marinas
Biograd Boat Show, 22 - 26 Oct 2025, TBC to be held in the City of Biograd, Croatia
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 to be held at several locations in Fort Lauderdale
Hiswa Te Water, 3 - 7 Nov 2025 to be held in Bataviahaven Lelystad, The Netherlands
METSTRADE 18 - 20 Nov 2025 to be held at the Rai, Amsterdam
Newport International Boat Show, 20 - 23 Nov 2025 to be held in Newport, Rhode Island
Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4 - 9 Dec 2025 to be held at the Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua
Boot Düsseldorf 17 - 25 Jan 2026 to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany
New York Boat Show, Jan 2026 to be held at the Javits Center, New York
Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at Nassau, Bahamas
Houston Boat Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas
Miami International Boat Show, Feb 2026 to be held in Miami
Monaco Yacht Show, 24 - 27 Sep 2025 on Monacco
