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The Makai 42 is now in New Zealand, and it’s a power catamaran built to do it all
Designed for long-range cruising without sacrificing comfort, the Makai 42 is the work of Italian de...
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Innovation for the win
Boating NZ travels to the Netherlands for a peek inside the world's largest marine equipment trade s...
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Sanctuary Cove 2026: On the docks with 36 Degrees
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2026 returns from 21–24 May on Queensland’s Gold Coast, c...
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Reflections on 25 years of the Auckland Boat Show
The first Auckland Boat Show run by NZ Marine was held in 1999. Today it has evolved as an eve...
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The wall at the end of the ride
At 1647 on 25 February 2025, Discovery 2 departed Deep Creek with 11 passengers on board for what th...
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SnapCatch Classic brings AI-powered fishing competition to Kiwi anglers
A new nationwide fishing competition is putting modern technology in the hands of Kiwi anglers, with...
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Record fleet and global reach mark International Multihull Show 2026
The International Multihull Show wrapped its 2026 edition in La Grande Motte, France last week, draw...
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Bar Crusher co-founder Peter Cleland awarded BIAV Life Membership
Peter Cleland has been awarded Life Membership of the Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIAV...
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The brands setting the pace through in this week’s awards bounty
Two of the world's most prestigious multihull awards have now delivered their 2026 verdicts, and wit...
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Aquila Catamarans takes two awards in one week
Aquila Catamarans has won two international awards in a single week, with its 50 Sail taking the Int...
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Yacht Style Awards 2026: the winners revealed
The 2026 Yacht Style Awards brought together around 300 guests from across Asia and beyond at the Co...
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Multihull of the Year 2026: the winners revealed
Multihulls World has announced the results of its 2026 Multihull of the Year awards, with readers an...
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Waiheke Marina Café opens in Pūtiki Bay
Waiheke’s boutique floating marina hosts a boutique floating café – the only one in Pūtiki Bay, a hu...
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Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone intending to take a re...
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ZF Marine unveils new POD 4900
ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900, which was unveiled at the 2025 Canne...
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Key promotion at Lusty & Blundell’s Whangarei branch
Due to increase demand, Cayla Moulpied, formerly Lusty & Blundell’s Auckland showroom manager, h...
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PuRO
Unlike traditional reverse osmosis desalination systems that process seawater into drinking water, P...
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Navetta 58 – the Absolute Andromeda
The Absolute Andromeda combines elegance, innovation, and character with customisable interiors and ...
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Riviera now in Türkiye
Riviera has expanded into the European market by appointing Doğuş Marine as its dealer representativ...
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Purpose-built powerboat for maritime training
NELSON MARLBOROUGH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (NMIT) is enhancing its maritime programme for 2026 with ...
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Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry
A person has been rescued, after falling overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait.
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Life jacket saves kayaker after two hours in Waitematā Harbour
A man is alive today after spending more than two hours in the cold waters of Waitematā Harbour on...
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Caribbean 40 Flybridge: first look ahead of global debut at Sanctuary Cove
One of the most anticipated launches in Australian boating this year has a date, and new production ...
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The Nautical Group completes sale of Azimut Grande 27 Metre
New Zealand-based brokerage represents buyer in acquisition of 2020 Azimut Grande 27M, with the yach...
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Mercury Marine breaks ground on new design studio
On a Wednesday morning in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine marked the start of construction on...
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Ferrari puts its colours on the water
Maranello has spent decades painting its cars in shades the world has learned to recognise at speed....
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IBEX 2026: Tampa in October for North America’s top marine trade event
The International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) returns to the Tampa Convention Cen...
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Two giants, seven brands, one electric future
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot Group, global leaders in sailing, create E-LEKTRA MARI...
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Eight must-see yacht exhibitors at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Calling all yachties! Round up your crew because the Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, the...
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Scanstrut launches a smarter way to route Starlink® and rooftop cables
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technologies, has announced the launch of the DS-HSL-01 Starli...
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YYachts unveils the new Y7: A reimagined icon for its 10th anniversary
World Premiere at Palma International Boat Show, 29 April – 2 May 2026
Carbon Yachts, the exclusi...
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Riviera unveils integrated solar breakthrough
A new era of silent, diminished generator cruising for luxury motor yacht owners.
In a significant ...
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New Marine National Manager at Yamaha
Yamaha Motor New Zealand Ltd has appointed Ramon Surrey as its new National Marine Manager.
Surre...
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Scanstrut wins Red Dot Award
Scanstrut, a global leader in outdoor technology, is proud to announce that its Ventura Series has b...
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Common causes of boating accidents in New Zealand
On average, 17 people lose their lives in recreational boating incidents in New Zealand each year. T...
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Sunpower-Alva 90 Solar Electric Superyacht rolls out for sea trials
Sunpower Yachts reaches the water's edge as its 90ft solar electric catamaran prepares for sea trial...
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The flying boat is taking shape, and New Zealand has a front row seat
It is boat, hydrofoil, and aircraft all at once, and it could be coming to a coastline near you soon...
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Protecting your boat’s electronics from lightning: new technology worth knowing about
Lightning is one of the more sobering hazards for anyone spending time on the water. A direct strike...
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Now carbon fibre can look good and stay safe
Carbon fibre has become a popular choice on performance powerboats and foiling yachts, not just for ...
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Meet the man in charge of selling Protector in Europe
Protector Boats proudly builds all its boats in New Zealand, but it’s a truly international brand. Y...