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THE GARY UNDERWOOD STORY – Under the radar

Apart from those in know, architect/ designer Gary Underwood flies under the radar. But over the last 40 years he’s designed many fascinating and inno...
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World famous in Paeroa

According to official sources, Paeroa’s home to just over 4,500 people. Besides the soft drinks, it’s also home to New Zealand’s longest-serving Yamah...
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Anything but plain

Some yachts seem to attract bad karma and wind up forgotten, rotting away on a backwater mooring. Others lead lucky, charmed lives. Words and photos b...

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The New Zealand Sailing Trust 5 Day Sail, 30 Sep - 4 Oct 2024 starting in Auckland

Waka Ama - 2024 Long Distance Nationals, 3 - 6 Oct 2024 at Oneroa (Midway Beach) Gisborne

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 4 & 5 Oct 2024 , New Zealand wide

Lake Brunner Classic Boats Get Together, 11 - 13 Oct 2024 at Moana

Whangārei Maritime Festival, 12 - 13 Oct 2024 at the Whangārei Town Basin

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 22 - 26 Oct 2024 on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 27 Oct 2024 at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 8 - 10 Nov 2024 Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

NZ Match Racing Championships, 14 - 17 Nov 2024 in Auckland

Bay of Islands Cruiser's Festival, 20 - 23 Nov 2024 at Bay of Islands Marina, Opua

Extreme Boats Fishing Tournament, 29 & 30 Nov 2024 in Whitianga

Sir Peter Blake Torbay Regatta, 30 Nov - 1 Dec 2024 at Torbay Sailing Club

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2024 starts in Sydney, Australia

Waka Ama - 2025 National Sprint Championships, 12 - 18 Jan 2025 at Lake Karapiro, Cambridge

The New Zealand Sailing Trust 5 Day Sail, 13 - 17 Jan 2025 starting in Auckland

New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 in Auckland

UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)

NZ Millenium Cup, 1 - 4 Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Waka Ama - 2025 Secondary School Nationals, 24 - 28 Mar 2025 at Lake Tikitapu, Rotorua

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 March 2025 at Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

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