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Douglas Elliman launches Elliman Yachts
Douglas Elliman is one of the United States’ largest residential real estate firms, focused on high ...
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Buying or selling? Check the contract
As I read through The Marina’s Brokerage section of Boating NZ and get over my desire to own one or ...
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Keeping it cool over summer
Summer is here, time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water New Zealand has to ...
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Lombok: A serene escape for Southeast Asia’s voyagers
With its rugged coastline, crystalline waters and sweeping views of Mount Rinjani, Lombok offers a...
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LIVE VIDEO: Watch the reading of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament
Live coverage of the Fisheries Amendment Bill reading in Parliament, and MPs will vote on its progre...
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U-Boat Worx unveils super sub during exclusive 24-hour exploration experience
U-Boat Worx, the world’s leading manufacturer of manned submersibles, has officially unveiled its la...
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Mercury Marine’s Boost™ wins 2026 Miami Innovation Award for advancing outboard engine performance
Mercury Marine recently won a 2026 National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writ...
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Whangaroa Cruising Race and Rally returns for ANZAC weekend adventure
A relaxed coastal run or a competitive race north, one of the Bay’s favourite ANZAC weekend events r...
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Flite wins two prestigious iF Design Awards for FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE
Flite is proud to announce that FLITELab* AMPJet and Fliteboard RACE have each been awarded the inte...
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The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance
For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes...
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The 1908 Rudder Cup entrants (part 3)
In the last two issues I have described, in the order of their entry, the builders, the engines, and...
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Sports icon Carlos Alcaraz signs Sunreef Ultima 88
Tennis star Carlos Alcaraz steps into luxury yachting with a custom Sunreef Ultima 88.
Luxury cat...
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Getting your boat ready for the New Zealand game bird hunting season
From estuaries to backcountry rivers, the right boat can define your game bird season. Here’s how Ki...
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SnapCatch Fishing Competition launches: Catch – Snap – Compete – Connect
A new nationwide fishing competition launched on 17 March — and it’s built for the future of fishing...
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C-MAP® releases chart enhancements for Australia and New Zealand
C-MAP®, a leader in marine cartography, has updated it’s charts for Australia and New Zealand, deliv...
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VIDEO: Wednesday PM weather report update from MetService
As bad weather rolls on into New Zealand's North, we have additional reporting to help you stay dry ...
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Maritimo comes on board as major sponsors for the ‘Raft up 4 Life’ charity event raising...
In a powerful display of community spirit, the second annual Raft Up 4 Life has raised a record-brea...
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Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboard systems.
Two fi...
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Superyacht The Beast sold: Kiwi-built expedition yacht changes hands
The iconic New Zealand-built explorer yacht finds a new owner, marking the next chapter in a remarka...
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Toxic algae warnings issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers
Toxic algae warnings have been issued for Hutt and Wairarapa rivers.v
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For sale Slipper Island expected to fetch more than $10 million
Slipper Island, an exclusive chunk of land off the Coromandel Coast is up for grabs.
It is es...
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Faulty alarm and surge protection led to Mahurangi River wastewater spill, reviews find
* This story has been udpated to clarify the total cubic metres of sewage that flowed into the Mahur...
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March 2026 Fishing Report with Bruce Duncan
The price of petrol is on everyone’s mind, but as I said to some friends, look at the true value of ...
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Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza winner reveals his secrets
The winner of the $30,000 top prize in this year's Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza says the secret...
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Annual Maritimo Muster New Zealand and super successful Auckland Boat Show
There is a decided buzz around Maritimo in New Zealand, spurred on by a successful Auckland Boat Sho...
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Garmin unveils 360-degree sonar with revolutionary Spy Pole
New GT360UHD transducer and first-of-its-kind Spy Pole help anglers see underwater like never before...
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Pontoon boats and the electric shift
Vision Marine is betting on one of boating’s biggest global segments, but what does that mean for Ne...
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Sailing Zingaro and PredictWind launch new “Playbook” for leveraging modern marine weath...
Leading marine weather forecaster PredictWind has partnered with professional offshore sailor, educa...
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36 Degrees invites Beneteau and Lagoon owners to join Harbour Classic rally weekend
Auckland’s PIC Harbour Classic will provide the backdrop for two dedicated owner rallies, bringing t...
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South Australian man sails around the world in homemade boat
After more than a year of sailing and thousands of nautical miles covered, Dan Turner completes a ra...
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Red Seaweed (Asparagopsis taxiformis)
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Very similar to a New Zealand native, Asparagopsis armata which has harpoon-li...
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2026 Marauder 8.4 Championship: Alan Wright design still racing strong in the Hauraki Gulf
A tough weekend of wind, patience and persistence saw the Marauder 8.4 fleet finally get racing unde...
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Integrel E Power 15/30 Series brings generator free power to modern powerboats
The Integrel E Power 15/30kW series offers a new approach to onboard energy generation for modern po...
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Bavaria E40 walkthrough with Busfield Marine, at the Auckland Boat Show
At the Auckland Boat Show we stepped aboard a 2018 Bavaria E40 for a quick walkthrough. The boat ble...
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Proposed Moeraki shellfish closure opens for public submissions
A two year fisheries closure proposed near Moeraki could halt shellfish gathering while populations ...
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Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of what is at stake beneat...
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Northern Pacific Sea Star (Asterias amurensis)
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The Northern Pacific sea star is a voracious predator that will feed on a wide...
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Stella Maris Motorsailer
A motorsailer offers the best virtues of both wind and powered boats. With a full sailing rig it's a...
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Flak Too: The hydroplane that broke 100mph on Lake Rotoiti
In April 1968, on the long freshwater reach of Lake Rotoiti near Nelson, Flak Too became the first b...
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Graham Dalton’s Owen Open 60, Hexagon
Kiwi Graham Dalton and his New Zealand-flagged Open 60 Hexagon will carry the hopes of a nation in t...
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