The Department of Conservation’s marine technical advisor, Hannah Hendriks, says DOC has received numerous complaints from the public about boaties and jet skiers getting too close to marine mammals.
“This
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Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival to showcase 160+ vessels
From tiny model boats, perfect in every detail through to a steam tug that helped build the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to our most famous race yachts: more than 160 boats will be on display at Jellicoe Harbour
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Mercury Racing introduces new 60 APX competition outboard
Mercury Racing has introduced the 60 APX outboard motor as the latest addition to its portfolio of Apex pure competition outboards designed for closed-course circuit racing.
The 60 APX was revealed at
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Kiwis finish third, Aussies claim first win at New Zealand SailGP
New Zealand has finished third on Sydney Harbour at the SailGP while Australia sailed away with the win – their first of the season – after going neck and neck with Denmark for most of the
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Rocky Escape: Police Scale Up Warnings To Stay Safe
Just before 2 am on Friday the 16th of February, Police received a report of a person stuck on the rocks at Bethells Beach.
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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SLSNZ Urges Public To Swim Between Flags Following Rescues
Surf Lifesaving NZ (SLSNZ) has once again highlighted the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits, as well as swimming between the red and yellow flags while out swimming
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Gritty Sailors Unfazed by Choppy Seas at 184th Anniversary Regatta
Rough conditions for the 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta this month sent many of the keelboat entrants packing. But the high winds, at times gusting 25 knots or more, weren’t enough
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Record fleet marks milestone anniversary for New Zealand’s premier big boat regatta
Despite entry numbers dwindling in the wake of Covid, the list of entrants for the annual sailing event tipped over the milestone 100 mark on Tuesday, with several late entries received before registration
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Call for road safety-esque campaign for water safety
This comes after annual statistics were released on Tuesday, which showed 90 people died in preventable drownings last year, only slightly down from the 94 deaths recorded in 2022, but still above the
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Skipper slammed for plowing into protected seabirds
An Auckland man has been fined $2500 after he was prosecuted for deliberately skippering a speedboat through a flock of protected seabirds, and then sharing a video of the incident on social media.
Matthew
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024: Tickets On Sale
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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