Boat Business

Penske awarded Bergen distributorship

Leading medium-speed engine manufacturer Bergen Engines has granted Penske Australia and New Zealand the distribution and support of its marine engine...

16 hours ago

Boat Business

New team at Maritimo

A talented new team has joined Maritimo to take on Australasian sales and business development management.

2 days ago

Boat Business

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

The EVO 60 has been designed with both comfort cruising and performance in mind, offering owners the option to participate in regattas, enjoy luxuriou...

4 days ago

Boat Business

DAME ‘three-peat’ for Raymarine!

Raymarine’s RSW Smart Wind Transducer has won the coveted DAME award in the Navigation and Communication category at the prestigious 2024 DAME Awards ...

4 days ago

Boat & Fun

Marex 440 GC Best of Boats

Marex 440 Gourmet Cruiser won Motorboat’s Best of Boats Award 2024 in a ceremony on 28 November in Berlin during the Boat & Fun Berlin exhibition....

4 days ago

Boat Business

Freedom Boat Club in New Zealand

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator (and a business within Brunswick Corporation), is expanding into New Zealand, launching with...

4 days ago

Boat Business

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

Leading the way in Palm Beach Motor Yachts’ next generation of offshore powerboats is the GT RS Series, which includes the new GT50 RS, GT60 RS, and n...

5 days ago

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The World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard

The X-Jet Xtreme claims to be the fastest electric surfboard with a record-breaking top speed of 42mph (68kph), setting a new benchmark in the world o...

1 week ago

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Omikron OT-60 Best of Boats winner

Omikron Yachts has secured its third major accolade of 2024 with the OT-60 winning the prestigious Best of Boats Award in the ‘Big Boats’ category. Kn...

1 week ago

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Savvy Navvy downunder

Marine technology company Savvy Navvy has signed Australia-based Paddy Wester as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor, as the company ...

1 week ago

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Electric and amphibious, anyone?

ZeroJet and Tectrax, two leading New Zealand innovators in electric marine technology, have announced their merger. This move will establish the combi...

1 week ago

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Orca Expands into Oceania

Norwegian marine tech innovator Orca has announced its expansion into the waters around Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific Islands.

1 week ago

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Bookabuoy

Great Escape Sailing and MooringBNB have partnered to launch Bookabuoy, a game-changing platform set to transform how New Zealand boaties find and boo...

2 weeks ago

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Akzo Nobel applicator training facility

AkzoNobel’s yacht coatings business has opened its first Yacht Paint Application Centre (YPAC) in the Asia-Pacific region to offer world-class product...

2 weeks ago

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StabiX welcomes Hayden Sayer as new Sales Manager

StabiX is delighted to announce the appointment of Hayden Sayer as our new Sales Manager. With extensive experience in the marine industry, including ...

2 weeks ago

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Its lovely to go to sea on a cruise – but where does the wonderful sea meet being in a big flo...

In a landmark collaboration, Gebr. Heinemann has unveiled an expansive retail experience aboard AROYA, Saudi Arabia's inaugural cruise ship. This vent...

3 weeks ago

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Kpler’s Acquisition of Spire Maritime Raises Antitrust Concerns in Maritime Data Industry

Kpler, a French maritime data analytics firm, announced on November 13, 2024, its plan to acquire Spire Maritime for $241 million. Spire Maritime is r...

3 weeks ago

Apparel

Where comfort meets culture

Everything Kaleo makes features local art created by collaborating artists from Northland. Thes include exclusive prints depicting New Zealand scenery...

4 weeks ago

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Experienced systems engineer joins L&B

Warren Evans, a vastly experienced systems engineer with a background in building and integrating electrical and electronic systems, has joined Lusty ...

4 weeks ago

Boat Business

Fountaine Pajot Group joins The Yacht Sales Co.

The Yacht Sales Co. and the Fountaine Pajot Group have announced a joint venture in a significant move that will see the two leading companies expand ...

4 weeks ago

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PolyBoat Global

With the steady rising use of electric boats for pleasure, PolyBoat Global presents its new website which includes a variety of ways to have quiet, cl...

4 weeks ago

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High-speed T-foils

SailGP has confirmed that its new high-speed T-Foils will be added to its entire international fleet of F50s in January 2025, ahead of the ITM New Zea...

4 weeks ago

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Shark boat seats

Shark Seats, as used aboard ETNZ’s America’s Cup chase boats, provide an elegant solution to comfort aboard your vessel.

4 weeks ago

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Short Marine premium vessels

Sydney brothers Sam and Ryan Short of Short Marine have announced their further expansion into the New Zealand market, joining forces with Sean Condon...

4 weeks ago

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FPT Workshop and Showroom

Onshore Marine Engineering has opened a new workshop in Rosedale on Auckland’s North Shore.

4 weeks ago

Boat Business

A journey in marine engineering

Joe Castell embarked on his marine engineering career in 2004 at Dale Sailing, a respected boatyard in West Wales, UK, completing his City & Guild...

4 weeks ago

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Digital Yacht for NZ

Lusty & Blundell is now distributing Digital Yacht products in New Zealand.

4 weeks ago

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Outboard power for Sargo

Sargo Boats is proud to announce the launch of SARGO 31 Outboard, a groundbreaking addition to its rugged, seaworthy fleet and the first SARGO model...

4 weeks ago

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Marine Industry celebrates AC win

The NZ Marine Industry Association congratulates Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), winners of the 37th America’s Cup, a contest that set new records o...

4 weeks ago

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Innovision Amphibious

Innovision Boats has announced the launch of the IV7000 Amphibious Hard Top. This latest model offers unmatched versatility, with amphibious capabilit...

1 month ago

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Riviera 4600 SY Best of Boats finalist

The Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition was announced at the recent Cannes Yachting Festival in France as a finalist in the Best of Boats Award ...

1 month ago

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New Beneteau First 30

Beneteau marks its 140th anniversary with the launch of the all-new First 30.

1 month ago

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New Dragonfly 36

After 2.5 years of development the World Premiere of the Danish-built new DRAGONFLY 36 will be at BOOT Düsseldorf 2025.

1 month ago

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WASP pellet 3D printers: revolutionising boat interiors

In the realm of sustainable innovation, WASP has emerged as a leader with its POWER WASP 45 HDP, a large-format pellet-based 3D printer redefining man...

1 month ago

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Fullers360 makes waves with World’s first electric hydrofoil experience

In a groundbreaking move for maritime tourism and sustainability, Fullers360 has unveiled the "Kermadec," the world’s first commercial electric hydrof...

1 month ago

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New Zealand’s superyacht season: setting sail with promise

The New Zealand superyacht season has begun with a dazzling start, as Auckland’s waterfront played host to the 2025 Superyacht Welcome Function.

1 month ago

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Stunning Tesoro T50 Speciale

Tesoro Yachts stole the limelight at the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival when it unveiled its largest and most ambitious project to date, the stunning n...

2 months ago

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Hurricane Boats for Australia & New Zealand

Hurricane Boats, the number-one selling deck boat in the United States, have arrived in Australia and New Zealand. McRae Boats in Wodonga, Victoria, ...

2 months ago

Boat Business

Onfire Wins Yamaha Marine Account

Yamaha Marine has appointed Auckland-based indie agency Onfire Design to drive sales of its recreational range of on-water machines, as well as its fi...

2 months ago

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Master Technicians

Penske Australia & New Zealand has presented Jason Gavin and Frederich Pfuhl the 2024 Penske Guild Master Technician awards for on-highway and off...

2 months ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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Catch all the action of the Vendée Globe Race, starting 10 Nov, 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. Follow along with excitement at Boating New Zealand.

FISHING

White Pointer Boats 30th Anniversary Fishing Comp, 5 - 8 Feb 2025 in Waihau Bay

Makaira Trailer Boat Competition, 25 & 26 Jan 2025 in Whangaroa

Stabicraft Fish N Chicks Tournament, 6 - 8 Feb 2025 in Tauranga. Dress up theme is “Ladies of their Time”. Raising funds to help find a cure for Breast Cancer.

Surtees Annual Fishing Competition, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

Stabicraft Te Anau Manapouri Fishing Classic, 25 - 27 Oct 2025 TBC in Te Anau Manapouri

REGATTAS

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

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

Bay of Islands Sailing Week, 21 - 24 Jan 2025 at Bay of Islands

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

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

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

NZ Match Racing Championships, 2025 dates tbc in Auckland

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Mangakino, 18 & 19 Jan 2025 at Mangakino

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Karapiro, 7 - 9 Feb 2025 at Karapiro

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R2, 1 Dec 2024 at Featherston

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R3, 27 Dec 2024 at Wanganui

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

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

2024 Golden Homes NZ Jet Boat Marathon, 2025 dates TBC on Southland Rivers (Oreti, Waiau and Mataura)

National Jet Boat Rally 2024, 2025 date TBC at Oliver Road, Bendigo (near Cromwell)

WATERSPORTS

Yamaha Rollo's Marine Bridge 2 Bridge, 2025 dates tbc Staged on the Waikato River between Cambridge & Taupiri, based in Hamilton, New Zealand

NON-MOTORISED SPORT

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

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

ANTIQUE, CLASSIC & RETRO BOATS

25th NZ Antique & Classic Boat Show , 1 & 2 Mar 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

NEWS TIPS?
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Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

New team at Maritimo

EVO 60 performance sailing catamaran

DAME ‘three-peat’ for Raymarine!

Marex 440 GC Best of Boats

Freedom Boat Club in New Zealand

Palm Beach GT and GT RS Motor Yachts

The World’s Fastest Electric Surfboard

Omikron OT-60 Best of Boats winner

Savvy Navvy downunder

Electric and amphibious, anyone?

Orca Expands into Oceania

Bookabuoy

Akzo Nobel applicator training facility

StabiX welcomes Hayden Sayer as new Sales Manager

Kpler’s Acquisition of Spire Maritime Raises Antitrust Concerns in Maritime Data Industry

Where comfort meets culture

Experienced systems engineer joins L&B

Fountaine Pajot Group joins The Yacht Sales Co.

PolyBoat Global

High-speed T-foils

Shark boat seats

Short Marine premium vessels

FPT Workshop and Showroom

A journey in marine engineering

Digital Yacht for NZ

Outboard power for Sargo

Marine Industry celebrates AC win

Innovision Amphibious

Riviera 4600 SY Best of Boats finalist

New Beneteau First 30

New Dragonfly 36

WASP pellet 3D printers: revolutionising boat interiors

Fullers360 makes waves with World’s first electric hydrofoil experience

New Zealand’s superyacht season: setting sail with promise

Stunning Tesoro T50 Speciale

Hurricane Boats for Australia & New Zealand

Onfire Wins Yamaha Marine Account

Master Technicians