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Swim4TheOcean petition heads to Parliament
Jono Ridler and Live Ocean co-founder Blair Tuke will meet with cross-party MPs tomorrow, carrying 7...
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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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Ten gifts for the Mum who’d rather be on the water
Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, 10 May — a brief pause in a fast-moving year to recognise that someone...
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Buying a boat with a Sale and Purchase Agreement in NZ
Whether you’re buying your first trailer boat or upgrading to a bigger launch, getting the paperwork...
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Kill the Amendment Bill
Shane Jones has ignited a storm at sea. The Minister for Oceans and Fisheries has proposed the most ...
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Squadron sells its Kawau heartland
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is selling its Smelting House Bay property on Kawau, a holdin...
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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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Feadship Project 826: A new direction in superyacht design
Dutch yard Feadship has launched Project 826, an 80-metre superyacht that makes a bold visual break ...
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Get more from your boat by balancing the load
Proper weight distribution is one of the most overlooked factors in powerboat performance, yet it in...
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Maritimo 75, standing apart in the global 70-foot market
Maritimo’s 75-foot M75 and S75 represent a distinctly Australian interpretation of how large luxur...
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I swerve for seabirds
Seabirds are our friends, leading us to feeding fish, so let's afford them the care and respect they...
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Three Kings spearfishing trip: chasing kingfish at New Zealand’s edge
A raw look at a spearfishing mission to the Three Kings Islands and the platform aiming to tell more...
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Jaw-dropping superyacht concepts
Superyacht concepts have always been part fantasy, part forecast. The best one...
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Too close: What the law says about orca, and what it costs to get it wrong
After boats harassed orca in Raglan Harbour in March, DOC is asking for witnesses and reminding boat...
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Code X reborn: Fabio Buzzi’s radical powerboat returns
A striking, angular powerboat that looks uncannily like a modern Tesla Cybertruck has resurfaced aft...
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Live Ocean names new chief executive
Live Ocean Foundation has appointed Rosalie Nelson as its new chief executive, bringing in a leader ...
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Coming home to a brand new boat: The story of Kōtare’s restoration
Recently a Rayglass client called Tim Tsoumas, head of our Premium Restoration Department, say...
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ILIAD Catamarans celebrates stunning collaboration with Baz Yacht Design
ILIAD Catamarans has unveiled imagery of the first ILIAD 53F OffGrid Hybrid, featuring a striking be...
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Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG, the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old ...
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Soft furnishings, a key component to Maritimo’s Luxury interiors
At Maritimo, yacht design is an exercise in balance. Performance, engineering excellence, and struct...
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Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness.
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Are self-driving boats the future of recreational boating?
If you’ve spent any time watching the self-driving car industry, you might have wondered when the sa...
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Only by boat: Whangamumu Whaling Station
Whangamumu is one of Northland’s best hidden anchorages, with a narrow entrance, solid holding, and ...
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Maritimo Muster delivers a standout weekend at Man O’ War Bay
The Maritimo Muster at Waiheke Island delivered a weekend that perfectly captured everyt...
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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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Threats won’t stop Jono Ridler’s Swim4TheOcean
Since January 5, Jono Ridler has been in the water. Starting at Waikuku Beach at North Cape, he has ...
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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.
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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...