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At the Auckland Boat Show we stepped aboard a 2018 Bavaria E40 for a quick walkthrough. The boat ble...
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2026 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show weekend promises two days of action on and off the water
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Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
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Premieres, and Kiwi debuts at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show
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Zaphira showcases Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders’ 26 years of Elite craftsmanship
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McD Boutique Yacht Brokerage brings European performance and long range cruising to Auckland
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R Marine Flagship showcases two Riviera New Zealand debuts at the Auckland Boat Show
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NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
The NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show will return to Lake Rotoiti on 7 and 8 March 2026, bringing tog...
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Palm Beach 55 will showcased at Auckland Boat Show
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Sea Trial Zone set to deliver on water action at Auckland Boat Show 2026
The Sea Trial Zone will be one of the most dynamic areas of the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, with leadin...
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Deep dive into expert knowledge at 25th Auckland Boat Show
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The Auckland Boat Show opens on 5 March 2026 with amphibious technology firmly in the spotlight. But...
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Body of kayaker who went missing in Auckland’s Waiwera found
The body of a kayaker missing near Auckland's Waiwera has been found.
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The Auckland Boat Show opens on 5 March 2026 with a focused group of electric marine exhibitors on d...
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Parlay Revival’s Colin MacRae faces long recovery his achilles ruptured in Bangkok
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Kiwi-built launches, serious offshore thinking and global brands line up for the Auckland Boat Show’...
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Local Notice to Mariners: Imminent disestablishments of 3G Virtual Aids to Navigation
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Dickey Boats will be showcasing three standout models at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, and we’re plea...
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Auckland’s Buoy Cafe ordered to pay $95k after unfairly sacking chef couple
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The global yacht market has moved beyond short term recovery and into what can now be described as a...
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Southern Spars celebrates global milestones in SailGP recovery and Gitana 18 launch
From emergency SailGP repairs in Auckland to the launch of a next generation offshore flying machine...
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Surtees set to turn heads at the 2026 Auckland Boat Show
The 2026 Auckland Boat Show is shaping up to be a serious date on the boating calendar, and Surtees ...
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Gitana 18 launched in Lorient as next generation Ultim enters service
The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild, Gitana 18, was launched on 14 February in Lorient, France, marking th...
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Moana Auckland to kick off with free Shoreline Social weekend by the water
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Women in Marine to launch at the 25th Auckland Boat Show
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Extreme Boats to unveil new model at 2026 Auckland Boat Show
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