New Zealand News
White Pointer boats celebrates 30 Years with Anniversary Fishing Competition
Operation Resolution: Salvage Efforts Continue on HMNZS Manawanui
Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search
Empowering waves: Women set sail at Women on Water Weekend (WOWW)
Millennium Cup 2025: Kawil races to glory in the Hauraki Gulf
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Elan Yachts in New Zealan...
Dick Marquand 1948-2025
Terrance (Terry) Cookson 1932 – 2024
Chris Robertson 1927-2024
National Haines Hunter Day 2025: A celebration of Kiwi boating excellence
NZ Millennium Cup 2025: Racing, innovation, and Kiwi spirit
Auckland Anniversary Regatta’s keelboat passage races overshadowed by DNSs and DNFs
Flojo one of the oldest boats has fastest time in the Keelboat Harbour Race
The Mayflower again wins line honours in the Tugboat Race at the 2025 Auckland Anniversary Regatta
Sally Garret: at the helm of changing tides and winner of the SheSails Helm award
Lieutenant Emma Barry: A role model at the helm of Mako II and winner of the SheSails Helm award
Bumper Tugboat Fleet Race set to thrill at 185th Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta launch
Discover the Auckland Boat Show 2025
Honouring a Sailor’s Legacy: Remembering Mark Gibbs
Body of Missing Jetskier Recovered from Lake Taupō
Operation Resolution: First Phase of Fuel Removal from HMNZS Manawanui Completed
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Farr reaching success: The Farr 1020 story
Marinas and boatyards boost NZ economy
Classic yachts (and launches) as ‘Protected New Zealand Objects’
New team at Maritimo
Coastguard volunteers in action over the festive season
Coastguard Stresses Safety after a busy day on the water
Coastguard heroes: A December to remember
Brest Maritime Festival 2024: World classics extravaganza
Swedish Police finally board Yi Peng 3 after cable cutting incident earlier in November
Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 2
Jet boating in New Zealand: Safety first with Jet Smart Part 1
Three rescued after dramatic capsize on Hokianga Bar
Caught on video: 362-metre cruise ship and 36.75-metre motor yacht collision in Nassau Harbour
Experienced systems engineer joins L&B
FPT Workshop and Showroom
A journey in marine engineering
Weathering the storm: How the Valday avoided disaster in the treacherous North Sea
Riviera boaties set a festive record with stunning Swan River celebration
NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar
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FISHING
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
New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, 8 & 9 Feb 2025 in Sydney
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
Bay of Islands Sailing Week, end of Jan 2026 at Bay of Islands
NZ Millenium Cup, Feb 2025 at Waitemata Harbour
HYDRO THUNDER
JET BOAT RACING
UIM World Jetsprint Championships, 25 Jan -2 Feb 2025 at Wanaka (25 & 26 Jan) and Wanganui (1 & 2 Feb)
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
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
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