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Boater Involvement in Conservation

Examples of boaters participating in citizen science projects, data collection for marine research, and volunteering for clean-up operations.

A map showing the areas of newly-discovered exotic Caulerpa off Urupukapuka, Motukiekie and Moturua Islands. They are indicated with the small orange lines. An existing Biosecurity New Zealand ‘Controlled Area Notice’ is the larger shaded yellow area. Photo credit: Northland Regional Council

$6.2M Northland exotic Caulerpa funding welcomed but we all need to do more to safeguard NZ waters

New Zealand’s coastal waters face an escalating threat from exotic caulerpa, an invasive seaweed now confirmed at Waiheke Island’s Onetangi Bay and Th...

2 weeks ago

Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean

Over the Christmas and New Year period, Russell had a noticeable addition to its wharf – a pop-up recycling station set up by Resilient Russell, a loc...

1 month ago

Boat of the Year Awards

What? Mermaiding at a boat show?!? boot Dusseldorf has it all.

At first glance, Düsseldorf might seem an unlikely location for a major boat show—it’s an inland city, far from the ocean or any major lakes.

2 months ago

Boater Involvement in Conservation

DOC seeks help to locate entangled dolphin near Auckland

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is calling on the public to help locate a bottlenose dolphin entangled in fishing netting, last seen in the water...

2 months ago

Boater Involvement in Conservation

Yacht Club de Monaco Captains’ Club: a driving force for sustainable yachting

A Forum for yachting’s future. The 29th Captains' Forum held on 26th September 2024 during the Monaco Yacht Show at the Yacht Club de Monaco gathered ...

5 months ago

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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

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

REGATTAS

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

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

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 R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

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

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

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

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Boater Involvement in Conservation

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Russell leads the way in wharf recycling: A community effort to keep the Bay clean

What? Mermaiding at a boat show?!? boot Dusseldorf has it all.

DOC seeks help to locate entangled dolphin near Auckland

Yacht Club de Monaco Captains’ Club: a driving force for sustainable yachting