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Team New Zealand have launched their first big boat of the 2021 America's Cup at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour.Friday 13 September, 2019

Team New Zealand's A-C 75, a full-size 75-foot foiling monohull, revealed on 6 ... <a href=more
Twenty years of the Auckland On Water Boat ShowTuesday 14 August, 2018

It’s a very special year for us at the Auckland On Water Boat Show; our 20th edition of the show.

Since 1998, we’ve been helping show-goers discover the latest in innovative products and vessels and helping companies make quality connections with ... more

Hall of Fame 2018 Inductee Tony HembrowMonday 28 May, 2018

A key member of the New Zealand marine industry for over 30 years, Tony Hembrow has built a global brand that is the undisputed world leader in its field; introduced a huge number of innovations that are now industry norms; helped create meaningful boatbuilding standards and seen his ... more

New Zealand or Bust – Kayaker Attempts Trans Tasman CrossingMonday 9 April, 2018

Aston Martin Launch new boatWednesday 23 August, 2017

The first £1.3 million Aston Martin AM37 powerboat has been delivered to its new owner.

Handcrafted in the UK by Quintessence Yachts, the first AM37 hull in unique, having been customised with many additional features, including the AM37S propulsion ... more

Americas Cup WinnersTuesday 27 June, 2017

NZ Marine salutes ... more

Emirates Team New Zealand clothed by kiwi companyFriday 9 June, 2017

Auckland uniform company, Events Clothing, a member of NZ Marine has become the official team uniform supplier to Emirates Team New Zealand in the 35th America’s Cup in Bermuda.

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17th Annual Marine Trades Challenge 2017 - Saturday 8th April - NZ MarineThursday 9 March, 2017

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Sunken BoatWednesday 26 October, 2016

Skipper to the rescue as quartet take unexpected swim

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Marlborough Coastguard launches new rescue marine ambulance 'Bluebridge Rescue'Wednesday 22 June, 2016

Marlborough Coastguard patron Joe Heberley (crt) launches the new $1.3 million rescue marine ambulance at Picton on Saturday

Residents, holidaymakers and boaties in the remote areas of the Marlborough Sounds can now rest a little easier when they need ... more

Famous 1960s powerboat tops bill at NZ Antique & Classic Boat ShowFriday 4 March, 2016
Peter Knight JR and Bel Air.
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2016 Marine Trades ChallengeMonday 15 February, 2016

Marine Trades Challenge 2016

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Location: 85 Westhaven Drive, Westhaven Marina, ... more

Sportswear brand Line 7 returns to marine originsThursday 4 February, 2016
Sportswear and leisure clothing company Line 7 used the America's Cup in ... <a href=more
Classic steam boat still going strongTuesday 19 January, 2016
Renwick man Rick Osborne with his steam boat, India.more
Hope new life jacket rules will mean safer boatingWednesday 16 December, 2015

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Safer Boating Forum urges people to 'always wear lifejackets'Tuesday 1 December, 2015

Family members and Police search for a crab fisherman missing at Uretiti.more

Auckland On Water Boat Show — 24-27 SeptMonday 24 August, 2015

Auckland On Water Boat Show — 24-27 Sept

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NZ Marine Name ChangeWednesday 6 May, 2015

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Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 2015Monday 20 April, 2015

Matt Watson at ... more

NZ Marine MTC 2015Thursday 2 April, 2015

NZ Marine Trades Challenge 2015 – held Saturday 28th February.

Congratulations to the Overall Winner of the Harken Trophy 

Southern Spars

Shane Radokal, Adam Riley, Lance Mangell and Aaron Williams, Managed by Kevin ... more

Boatbuilding apprenticship leads to life on the waterFriday 13 March, 2015

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All female crew to tackle Volvo Ocean RaceFriday 26 September, 2014

All female crew to tackle Volvo Ocean Race

Womens Volvo

 
Lisa McDonald ... more
Getting things ShipshapeTuesday 26 August, 2014

Boatbuilding apprenticeship

leads to a life on the water

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Kayaker Needs HelpMonday 14 July, 2014

Trans-Tasman kayaker's vessel left in rough seas

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Ovlov Marine wins the 2014 NZ Marine Industry Sailing ChallengeWednesday 14 May, 2014

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Kate Middleton crashes Musto's website!Tuesday 29 April, 2014

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Fitzroy launches 37.5m sailing superyacht EscapadeWednesday 16 April, 2014

Fitzroy has launched its 37.5m sailing superyacht project FY17, christened Escapade.

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Kiwi, 76, aims to sail world solo and non-stopMonday 25 November, 2013

Stanley Paris plans to make it around the globe in 120 days.

A New Zealand adventurer is launching a daring attempt to ... more

Russia: Construction of World’s Largest Icebreaker ProgressesThursday 7 November, 2013

Russia: Construction of World’s Largest Icebreaker Progresses

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Costal ClassicTuesday 22 October, 2013

Popular race attracts wide variety of sailors and craft

By Mike Rose

5:30 AM Saturday Oct 19, 2013

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The America's Cup: it's more than a race, it's a tech showcaseFriday 20 September, 2013

As everyone starts to get excited about the potential for ETNZ to bring the Cup home (and I know it is still early days) I believe most in the country, including our ministry charged with Innovation, Design and, dare I say it, Science has missed the whole point of what is ... more

Auckland On Water Boat ShowWednesday 28 August, 2013

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The Auckland On Water Boat Show runs from 26 to 29 September – it’s the perfect lead-in to summer boating activities for boating enthusiasts of all persuasions.

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Alloy Yachts apprentices to compete in the Trans-Tasman Boat Building ChallengeThursday 1 August, 2013

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Warning after inflatable dinghy rescueFriday 19 July, 2013
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Designers build latest toy for the super-richWednesday 12 June, 2013

The yacht that's also a submarine: The Austrian-based yacht design studio Motion Code: Blue developed it

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Southern Spars and the new era of Grand Prix racing yachtsWednesday 22 May, 2013

Southern Spars Ltd

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With an order book bursting with projects – four America’s Cup AC72 wing sails, up to ten Volvo ... more

Council to discuss marine precinctThursday 2 May, 2013

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Completion of White Rabbit Echo refit crowns a successful year for Integrated Marine GroupMonday 25 March, 2013

Refit Company, Integrated Marine Group give 61.4m White Rabbit Echo a beautiful new finish, as well as updated interior, to the delight of all involved.

Integrated Marine Group, the New Zealand based specialist superyacht refit ... more

MTC 2013Friday 8 March, 2013

NZ Marine Trades Challenge 2013 – held Saturday 16th February 2013.

Congratulations to the Overall Winner of the Harken Trophy 

Alloy Yachts International – Team 9

Travis Page, Jac Hebson, Luc Whitehouse and Theo Finlayson, ... more

Epic VoyageThursday 6 December, 2012

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Record breaking adventurer steers new course with young sailorsTuesday 13 November, 2012

The youngest person to sail around the world solo is going to teach Kiwi children.

Laura Dekker has taken up a role at the Maritime Museum in return for a free berth.

The New Zealand-born Dutch teen will arrive in Auckland today to take up her new home on the ... more

$60m eco-friendly superyacht in NZ for renovationThursday 25 October, 2012

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Satu gets Wet at lastWednesday 12 September, 2012











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September’s Auckland On Water Boat Show perfect for boating fansWednesday 22 August, 2012

The late September running of the Auckland On Water Boat Show offers a perfect lead-in to summer boating activities for boating enthusiasts of all persuasions.

 

Formerly called the Auckland International Boat Show, the rebranded event takes place on and around ... more

Annual Orams’ Open DayThursday 26 July, 2012

Annual Orams’ Open Day a chance

to witness Boat Park’s benefits

 

Boat owners will again have the chance to learn about the benefits of keeping a boat undercover in the heart of downtown ... more

Are YOU here at the Marine trade Challange 2012Thursday 28 June, 2012

Junior boatbuilders go public

 

The designing, boatbuilding and sailing talents of New Zealand’s future boatbuilders and other marine trades were on display at the annual Marine Trades Challenge in Westhaven.

 

The ... more

Black leads the wayWednesday 13 June, 2012

Jordan Black

 

Mitchell’s Marine

 

It would be hard not to be inspired by the view of the Hauraki Gulf from Rangitoto College. Jordan Black saw it daily between classes.

Although from a non boating family Jordan was a keen surfer so it was ... more

NZ Builders do it againThursday 10 May, 2012

New Zealand wins again at the World Superyacht Awards 2012

Congratulations to our member companies Alloy Yachts and Yachting Developments for their great success at the World Superyacht Awards held in Istanbul, Turkey last weekend.  Further details below.

 

We also congratulate Neville Crichton for winning the Legacy Award which recognised  his instrumental role in the establishment and growth of the New Zealand superyacht building industry,

 

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2012 Marine Trades ChallengeMonday 2 April, 2012

Plying their trade

Power drills will buzz, saws will cut, and bows will take shape at the Marine Trades Challenge in Auckland on 14 April 2012. The annual event, organised by NZ Marine ITO, brings ... more

The 2011 Marine Trade ChallengeWednesday 25 May, 2011

This is what happened this year.  Are you in a starring role in the video?

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Scenes from the 2010 GraduationWednesday 25 May, 2011

With this year's graduation appearing on the horizon, it is timely to remember what happened last year...

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Graduation 2010Thursday 28 October, 2010

The NZ Marine ITO will host this year's Graduation Ceremony on December 02, 2010, at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, at Westhaven in Auckland. 

At the ceremony graduating apprentices will be able to celebrate their success with family, friends, employers and ... more

Kiwis nail bronze and silver in SydneyMonday 4 October, 2010

Two teams, each of two apprentice boatbuilders from Yachting Developments, continued the New Zealand domination of the Build a Boat competition at the Sydney International Boat Show in July. The young Kiwis had won the right to compete in the event when they took overall prize at this ... more

Ownaship to offer Maritimo A60EMonday 1 March, 2010

Those wanting the benefits of a luxurious new Maritimo A60E without the hassles and costs of sole ownership can now enjoy the best of both worlds, thanks to Ownaship.

The company, which specialises in fully managed fractional boat ownership, is now offering ¼ shares in the ... more

Marine Trades ChallengeSunday 1 November, 2009

The ultimate team building event -  the 2009 Makita Marine Trades Challenge (MTC) -  was held Saturday 4 April at the MIA headquarters, Westhaven Marina, Auckland. In perfect weather conditions, an all-time high of 25 boatbuilding teams competed for the Harken trophy and the chance ... more

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