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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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Lucas Oil NZ Hydro Thunder, Masport Cup, and Matt Morrison Memorial Trophy all decided at Lake Karap...

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New Zealand Jetsprint Championships

Boat 69, driven by Reuben Hoeksema and navigator Suzi Katavich had what the experts called 'the most...

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VIDEO: NZ Jetsprint Championships from Taranaki

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Live stream of the New Zealand Jetsprint Championships, Round 4 from Taranaki. The NZJSA has tha...

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Yamaha Marine New Zealand has expanded its Helm Master EX system in New Zealand with the release of ...

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

LATEST IN SPORT

.tdi_140{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Jetsprint driver Reuben Hoeksema literally flies across the course!

.tdi_152{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Bryce and Kylie Barton hit fence at NZ Jet Sprint Championships in Tar...

.tdi_164{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}VIDEO: NZ Jetsprint Championships from Taranaki

IN THE YARDS

.tdi_181{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Sea King Explorer Hardtop 600

.tdi_193{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Naiad 5.5 – Price reduction

.tdi_205{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Extreme 885 Game King

.tdi_217{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Scott Robson 9m Sportfisher

TRAILER BOATS

.tdi_230{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}AST adds 310 model and folding transom to carbon tender range

.tdi_242{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Looking Back: Challenger 595 revisited

.tdi_254{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Bond 26 and the boats of 007: Will the new film keep the nautical trad...

.tdi_266{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Amphibious freedom for any boat

BOATING DESTINATIONS

.tdi_283{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Autumn cruising for the crowd-averse

.tdi_295{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Oyster World Rally 2024–25: Sailing the world, living the dream

.tdi_307{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}Destination marina: Kennedy Bay, Waiheke Island marina

.tdi_319{padding-top:5px!important;padding-right:20px!important;padding-bottom:5px!important;padding-left:20px!important}The Oyster Owners World Rally

SEAMANSHIP & MAINTENANCE

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.tdi_340{margin-top:5px!important;margin-right:10px!important;margin-left:10px!important}Boat gas bottle safety: Summer checks every skipper sho...

NEWS & UPDATES

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