A new 24 hour diesel facility at Hobsonville Marina is a small piece of infrastructure news with a bigger implication for anyone weighing up where to buy, berth, or sell a boat in Auckland’s
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The haulout dilemma
A club newsletter comment sums up a problem playing out at numerous boat clubs around New Zealand: the cradle-and-tractor haul-out that’s served members reliably for years is getting expensive to
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Are self-driving boats coming to boats for sale in Australia and NZ?
Simrad NSO 4 lands in New Zealand
Simrad marks its 80th year by looking ahead, not back, with the launch of its new flagship display, the NSO 4. Kiwi boaters can see it firsthand at the Auckland Boat Show, with local distribution through
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Hamilton Island sale signals new chapter for Australia’s regatta heartland
Hamilton Island, one of Australia’s most established sailing destinations and a fixture on the national regatta calendar, is set to enter a new ownership era following a sale announcement made in late
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Hobsonville Marina completes major hardstand upgrade
Hobsonville Marina has completed a major upgrade to its hardstand facilities, strengthening its position as one of Auckland’s leading full service marinas and refit hubs.
The project has seen the majority
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Cable protection zones and marine protected areas, what boaties must know
Recreational boaties are still being caught out by Cable Protection Zones and Marine Protected Areas, and the consequences can be severe. Maritime lawyer Peter Dawson outlines how even experienced skippers
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Axopar 38 Cross Cabin makes world debut
When Axopar Boats first introduced the term adventure boat, it was a deliberate move away from single-purpose design. One hull, adaptable enough to
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Electric outboard motor gains real muscle with ePropulsion Spirit 2
More power, more range and smarter features see the Spirit range step beyond harbour duty and into genuinely practical, everyday boating.
Electric outboard motor technology has matured
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Forecast Shift: Clear Skies Give Way to Wind and Rain
Aotearoa’s run of cold, calm weather will break this weekend as warmer air, strengthening winds and widespread rain push in from the south.
After a week
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