The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is close to full capacity, attracting many of the biggest and best marine brands.
Owned and operated by Mulpha Events, it is Australia’s largest marine
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Jet boat crash lands company in court
The incident on December 30 occurred during a “thrill ride” on the river, leaving the driver of a recreational boat seriously injured, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
The decision to file
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Boat recovered after fisherman survives 24 hours stranded at sea
The boat of a man who survived 24 hours at sea has been found.
A 61-year-old fisherman Will Fransen survived nearly 24-hours stranded at sea off Whangamata, after he fell out of his boat on a solo fishing
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Yamaha Launches New F350hp Outboard
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has announced the release of its all-new F350 V6 4.3L horsepower outboard.
The new engine combines big horsepower, state-of-the-art features, industry-leading boat control integration,
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Boaties urged to think carefully during wild weather
With wild weather set to impact parts of the country, Maritime NZ wants recreational craft users to think carefully and exercise caution before heading out on the water.
As there are several weather watches
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KiwiRail charged over Kaitiaki breakdown
Maritime NZ has filed one charge against KiwiRail in relation to an incident involving the Interislander ferry, Kaitaki, which lost propulsion in January 2023.
The Kaitaki lost power on its approach into
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2024 NZ Jetsprint Championship kicks off in Wanaka
Round 3 of the 2023/2024 NZ Jetsprint Championship kicked off in Wanaka last weekend, at the picturesque APEX Wanaka Aquatrack. It is the only Jetsprint round in the South Island.
Hosted by the Southern
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Boaties reminded to watch for cables
Transpower is reminding boaties and users of Cook Strait of the undersea electricity and data cables that connect the South and North Islands.
The cables move electricity and data between the North and
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Taxpayers’ Union urges end to marine fuel tax
The Taxpayers’ Union is calling on the government to give boaties a break and bring fairness to how they are taxed by ending road-related taxes on marine fuel.
Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager,
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Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager,
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Sun, sand, and stingers
Long hot days, ice cream melting down your hand, sand between your toes, and jellyfish – they’re all part of the Aotearoa beach summer experience.
If you’ve been to the beach recently,
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If you’ve been to the beach recently,
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