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Awlgrip and the art of restoration

Boat Maintenance
From backyard beginnings to global renown, Metan Marine’s story is one of craftsmanship, grit, and a...
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Updated haulout directory released for 2025–26

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Plan ahead for haulout season — 50+ approved facilities listed from Northland to Bluff
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PIC Coastal Classic Weather and Tactics Clinic: PredictWind routing allows for strategy and schedule...

2025 PIC Coastal Classic
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With less than three days to go before the start of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, early weather fore...
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Rare blue whale sighting in Akaroa Harbour (Whale video + Audio interview)

Marine Conservation
A blue whale has been spotted in Akaroa Harbour for the first time in several years. Passengers o...
Press Release
Press Release

Half of New Zealanders are on the water – but there’s no national record of our boats

Boat Tech
Despite having the world's highest boat ownership per capita, 1.6 million vessels are impossible to ...
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Hauraki marine protection law creates ‘dangerous precedent’ – recreational fishers...

Environment
The new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act - which comes into force from this weekend...
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The Yacht Sales Co. to host 2025 Gold Coast open day

Boating Days
Boating enthusiasts are invited to experience one of Australia’s largest showcases of pre-owned ya...
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Rob Hewitt urges Kiwi dads to rethink water safety

Safety
Rob Hewitt’s message is simple: lifejackets are for everyone — kids and Dad.
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Small engines, big difference: keeping your outboard happy this summer

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A boatie’s guide to simple outboard maintenance
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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead

2025 PIC Coastal Classic
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Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Cl...
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Family Boats Pauanui joins Yamaha with a grand opening celebration

Boating Days
Family Boats Pauanui celebrates its new Yamaha dealership with a Labour Weekend grand opening, givea...
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Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi design with a classic twist

Dibley
Boat Profile
A Kiwi twist on the Picnic Boat — Dibley’s designs blend classic style, modern performance, and effo...
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Boat camping opens the door to the wild

Wild Ones
Boat camping blends boating and adventure — your vessel, your tent, and your gateway to the wild.
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DOC expects to make $1 million from paid parking trial at South Island tourist spots

New Zealand News
The Department of Conservation expects to make $1 million from a paid car parking trial at two South...
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Explore Australia’s coastline with Maritimo

Maritimo
Int'l Cruising Destination News
Discover Australia’s coastline with Maritimo yachts, from the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney Harbour a...
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Island Cruising celebrates 40 years with reunion at RNZYS

Int'l Cruising Destination News
Island Cruising marks 40 years with a reunion at RNZYS, celebrating decades of supporting Kiwi sailo...
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The Pacific Puddle Jump

Excess
Int'l Cruising Destination News
The Pacific Puddle Jump is a legendary sailing rally that turns a Pacific crossing into an unforgett...
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The spring run, open water, and fat, healthy trout all point to a season that promises plenty for bo...

Fishing
A fresh season, fat trout, and miles of wake-worthy water.
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New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines

Boat Machinery
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling o...
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Ocean gardens approved in Northland for marae-led aquaculture

Marine and Ecology
Three experimental māra moana projects have been granted long-term consents in Northland, paving the...
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Superyacht Octopus returns to Cairns for anniversary stay

Boat Profile
The legendary expedition yacht M/Y Octopus is back in Far North Queensland, marking a milestone for ...
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Cruisers notes: Strong quake strikes Philippines, no tsunami threat

Cruising
An earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck in waters about 100km from Cebu City in the Philippines late o...
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Sessa Marine F48

Boat Profile
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality material...
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Amphibious freedom for any boat

Boat Brief
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
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Galvanic corrosion

Boat Brief
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as...
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Control efforts underway as invasive lakeweed threatens Otago lakes

Environment
Efforts to control an invasive lakeweed are ramping up across Otago lakes - with preparations now un...
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Charting the seasons: The best times to cruise Asia with Maritimo

Maritimo
Int'l Cruising Destination News
From Thailand to the Maldives, discover the best seasons to cruise Asia in luxury aboard Maritimo ya...
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The ultimate owner’s version: inside Aaron Beattie’s Pipiroa masterpiece

Boat Profile
A Thames–Paeroa catamaran build shows what happens when a lifelong boatbuilder pours decades of skil...
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From Viking seas to southern lakes: clinker boats and the spread of northern craft

History
From Viking seas to Kiwi lakes, clinker boats endure as seaworthy, beautiful vessels built to last.
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Owning a legacy – the timeless yachts of John Lidgard

Boat Profile
Crafted in New Zealand Kauri, John Lidgard’s yachts remain timeless icons of adventure and craftsman...
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Get Ready for Summer – Testing and flushing your boat’s water systems

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How to flush and test your boat’s water system to keep tanks, pumps, and pipes fresh and safe for su...
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Press Release

Strong crowds expected at The Yacht Sales Co. NZ Open Day

Boating Days
The Yacht Sales Co. is enjoying strong registrations for its inaugural New Zealand Open Day on Satur...
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Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel: The ultimate saltwater jigging companion for Kiwi anglers

Fishing
The Okuma Tesoro 2000 Jigging Reel delivers power, precision, and durability for serious saltwater a...
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Garmin fēnix 8 Pro: the adventure watch for Kiwi boaties

New Product Launches
The Garmin fēnix 8 Pro gives Kiwi boaties tides, fishing tools, GPS and satellite SOS — built for of...
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Auckland Heritage Festival 2025: A peek at the maritime journeys on show

History
From tugboats to steam ferries, the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025 celebrates the city’s maritime p...
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The painstaking, decades-long restoration of Auckland’s Toroa steam ferry

History
Like West Auckland's answer to Noah's ark, the Toroa ferry has been perched by the Lincoln Rd off-ra...
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Weather warnings for lower North Island bring heavy swells and strong winds

Weather forecast
Boaties and coastal communities in the lower North Island are being urged to take care, with MetServ...
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New Zealand’s first female to co-skipper a yacht through Northwest Passage

Int'l Cruising Destination News
A New Zealand woman has successfully co-skippered a yacht through the notoriously difficult Northwes...
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Marine toilet maintenance: the simple way to keep your heads sweet

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Regular marine toilet care prevents odours, blockages, and costly fixes — keep your head fresh and r...
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New Zealand boating weather: a brief reprieve before midweek winds return

Weather forecast
New Zealand boating weather turns unsettled midweek—find out the best spots to boat and which coasts...

Elite Marine Design

Bill Upfold is a qualified boat builder having served his apprenticeship with John Lidgard Yachts & Co Ltd. in 1977-1981. During that time Bill became experienced in custom desi...

Coltri Compressors

Italian design. Italian manufactured. With over 60 years experience of manufacturing high quality, high pressure breathing air systems to meet the demands of marine, diving and industrial applications. Coltri is a leading brand setting the industry benchmark worldwide.

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1977 Firecrest Half Cabin

Well cared for and recently upgraded, Sea’s The Day is a classic 4.8m Firecrest Half Cabin—trailerable, powerful, and affordable.

1949 Curnow & Wilton trawler

A classic 13-metre timber trawler, Santa Maria blends rugged heritage with cosy liveaboard comfort—ready for her next adventure.