Peter Dawson

Buyers and sellers are best served by properly-drafted, watertight contracts. Special care should be taken when purchasing a foreign-owned vessel.

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Buying or selling? Check the contract

As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my desire to own one or ...

1 April 2026

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Maritime Law: Cable Protection Zones and Marine Protected Areas

Recreational boaters regularly stray into marine restricted areas, for which the penalties can be ha...

27 January 2026

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