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Getting Saucy
Saucy Jane is the name of Bill Hamilton’s first successful jetboat, now lost to history, and of Jim ...
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HMNZS Taupo handles the weather while Navy trainees learn the real lessons of the sea
Young watchkeepers face Wellington at its worst — and walk away with confidence earned the hard way....
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One Ocean protest brings Mission Bay to a standstill
A waterfront filled with sound and colour
Mission Bay doesn’t often fall quiet, but at 10:45 this m...
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Breaking: One Ocean Protest
The convoy is on the road.
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Tamaki Drive and Mission Bay are becoming congested with pr...
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One Ocean protest group confirms driving route for Saturday rally
Organisers of the upcoming One Ocean protest have released the full driving route for this Saturday’...
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Marine Pest of the Week – Eudistoma Australian Droplet Tunicate
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With a slimy snot-like appearance this species can form big colonies on rocks. Intrigued? Read more....
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Boom tent awning: simple shade that transforms summer onboard
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A boom tent awning boosts shade, airflow and comfort onboard. Here’s how it works and why it matters...
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DAME Design Awards 2025: Fresh thinking takes centre stage at METSTRADE
Discover this year’s DAME Award winners across every category.
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LXNAV E360 wins DAME Award for rethinking marine displays
Find out more about the winner of the 2025 DAME Awards.
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Foil.One Pegasus and the rethink of one person boating
Vintage racecar styling meets modern carbon fibre construction
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Incoming marine weather: unsettled seas building from the north
A humid northeasterly flow and a series of fast-moving fronts will bring rough seas, strengthening w...
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One Ocean Protest builds momentum as LegaSea pushes for fair fishing rules
The first One Ocean Protest takes place this Saturday as pressure grows for fair, consistent fishing...
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DAME Design Awards 2025 puts smart marine design under the spotlight
Metstrade 2025 is not only about size and scale. At its heart sits the DAME Design Awards 2025, whic...
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Geomagnetic space storm lights southern skies — and shakes up satellites, comms, and the power grid
The skies will be beautiful — but the consequences for utilities could be significant.
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One Ocean Protest: recreational fishers rally to defend fair access in the Hauraki Gulf
Grassroots movement challenges commercial carve-outs inside protected waters.
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Solar power afloat: From DIY dreams to plug-and-play reality
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How modern marine solar panels are transforming onboard energy — from experimental pioneers like Sai...
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Palm Beach XI: bold new chapter for a racing legend
Mark Richards and his team unveil transformative upgrades ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race...
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Severe thunderstorm watch for Upper North Island
Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected this afternoon and evening.
MetService has issued a s...
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1934 Classic Arch Logan ‘Little Jim’
Some boats feel alive the moment you step aboard. Little Jim does.
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FNZ proposes continued exemption for returning spiny dogfish at sea
A new Fisheries New Zealand review supports keeping the rule allowing fishers to return spiny dogfis...
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Sarah Psaila: “Everyone deserves to come home”
Meet Sarah Psaila, the Coastguard skipper inspiring confidence and safety on New Zealand waters.
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Marine Pest of the Week – Asian Paddle Crab (Charybdis japonica)
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The Asian Paddle Crab is in some parts of New Zealand we don't want it to spread.
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Raymarine brings innovation to the Sydney International Boat Show
The 2025 Sydney International Boat Show promises four days of on-water innovation at Darling Harbour...
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Packrafting New Zealand
If you’ve ever stood at the end of a tramp and thought, “I could float that,” you already understand...
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Light and lustre: LED upgrades and brightwork revival
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LEDs boost safety and efficiency, while well-kept timber adds warmth, pride, and timeless appeal to ...
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Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happen close to shore.
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The private pursuit: Talisman and the Maritimo M75 redefine what freedom feels like
The art of freedom
Some yachts are built for speed. Others for status. The Maritimo M75...
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We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand encourages collaboration and participation for Water Sa...
As summer begins, Water Safety Month calls Kiwis to action: stay vigilant and help prevent drownings...
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When the rivers run high
After that big mid-October snow dump, the melt is finally working its way down the valleys, and a lo...
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Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...
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Mahurangi oyster farmers despair at Watercare’s biggest sewage spill yet
Auckland oyster farmers are furious after what is believed to be the biggest wastewater spill into t...
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Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing
PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater.
PWC (personal wa...
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Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on...
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Reading the river: Canterbury’s live flow data for boaties
We’ve all watched the jaw-dropping jet-boating adventures of Ollie Sharpe on Instagram (@olliesjetbo...
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The Beast: a boatie’s analysis of the sale of Michael Hill’s expedition icon
Built in New Zealand and trophy-worthy, the 39 m twin-hull explorer The Beast now heads to market — ...
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Get Ready for Summer: from gumboots to sea boots
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Footing it safely from Catalina Bay to the C...
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New large berth marina in Whitianga – with house attached! Mariners Quarters
Hopper Developments launches New Zealand’s first freehold marina-ownership model — reshaping coastal...
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Govt pledges $6m in landmark effort to rejuvenate Hauraki Gulf
The Government has committed a $6 million investment towards a wider initiative it describes as "the...
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Two surfboards, one sea: how the Tasman carries its stories
Two surfboards, lost seven years apart, both slipped away from Tasmania’s rugged coast. One washed a...
Cule Marine
The Cule brand (pronounced ‘cool’) was established in 2007 to offer New Zealand’s boat building industry the option of a premium-quality, locally manufactured boat hatch. No small feat when your com...
So-Pac Marine
So-Pac Marine is not your ordinary marine equipment wholesaler. So-Pac is dedicated to quality products and quality service.......we have been for over 30 years".
So-Pac Marine has over 30 years of experience as both importer and distributor of equipment for pleasure and commercial craft.
Our plastic access hatches are widely used in NZ, Australia and the USA. Sales in these markets jump each year and we continue to look for new export markets. Take a look at our new 400...
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