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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Female sailors celebrated at Bay Of Islands sailing week
Two new trophies are on the line at the annual Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta from 23-26 January this year. The Yachting New Zealand SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Open Racing and Top Female Helm Island
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Miraculous Sea Rescue: 23 Hours of Survival
A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off the coast of Whangamatā, after using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen.
The man set off
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Boaties, abide by the safety code!
Maritime NZ is urging recreational boat users to take greater caution and follow the Boating Safety Code, following several alarming incidents and near misses this summer.
Maritime NZ Principal Advisor
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Coastguard and Yamaha team up to support PASS waka ama success
A tale of generosity, community, and safety as Coastguard and Yamaha support Pacific Advance Secondary School’s thriving waka ama programme after an impressive fourth-place finish at the 2023 World
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