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Marine industry rebounds as 25th Auckland Boat Show expands to meet exhibitor demand

Auckland Boat Show

New Zealand’s marine industry is showing clear signs of recovery, with the 25th Auckland Boat Show e...

15 February 2026

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Marine industry rebounds as 25th Auckland Boat Show expands to meet exhibitor demand

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.tdi_185{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Nathan Outteridge, Artemis SailGP and that unmistakable Kiwi link

.tdi_197{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}BONDS Flying Roos reclaim form with Auckland triumph

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.tdi_287{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Oyster 805: Redefining bluewater cruising for the long haul

.tdi_299{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Fountaine Pajot unveils the magestic new FPY 70S

.tdi_311{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}VISIONF Yachts delivers second solar electric E Cat 80 catamaran

BOATING DESTINATIONS

.tdi_328{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Trailer yacht cruising rally returns to Lake Rotoiti

.tdi_340{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Clutha and The Catlins: Where rivers meet the sea

.tdi_352{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Little Barrier Island no mooring detail

.tdi_364{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Jet Boating NZ, changing the dynamic of who’s in the driver̵...

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