A public event opposing bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf marine park saw hundreds of people gather along with a flotilla of crafts at Auckland’s Mission Bay on 23 April 2023.
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Home detention for black market crayfish poachers
Members of an East Coast black market crayfish poaching ring, which netted thousands of dollars in illegal sales, have been sentenced to home detention and community work.
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Freedom Boat Club expands presence in Australia,
Freedom Boat Club has announced the expansion of its presence in Australia, with three upcoming new locations and its first franchise operator.
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Dont get caught out on the water this Easter weekend
With autumn now here, Maritime NZ is reminding boaties to be prepared and make the adjustment to cooler weather.
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Maritime NZ warns skippers to pay attention following grounding incident
Recreational craft users are being reminded of their skipper responsibilities following the sentencing of a boatie in Invercargill.
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RC Dock to launch first remote-controlled unmanned workboats
Marine automation firm RC Dock has received its first Class approval for new remotely controlled unmanned workboats from the international classification society, RINA.
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Watch out for toxic algae in rivers and streams
It’s that time of year when toxic algae is starting to show up again in some of Marlborough’s rivers and streams.
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Calls for new rules in fishing comps to promote sustainable fishing practices
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club is calling for sustainable recreational fishing practices to be implemented through the strong promotion of tag and release rules for bill fish during game fishing tournaments.
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Council gives green light for East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw
Marlborough District Council will introduce new rules for vehicle use along Marlborough’s coastline.
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Boat sales down following Covid-19 boom
Global boat sales have decreased following the sales boom that was driven by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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