A 700-square-foot converted boat shed in Auckland has sold for a record NZ$2,050,000 – despite there being no bathroom and unable to be used as a live-in residence.
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Multiple deaths in latest social media boat jumping challenge
Multiple people have died after attempting TikTok boat jumping challenge
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East Coast beach vehicle bylaw comes into effect
The East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw has come into effect.
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Fourth low emission ferry confirmed for Auckland
Auckland Transport has confirmed it will build a 300-passenger hybrid-electric ferry.
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Have your say on Marlboroughs navigation bylaw
Now’s the time to have your say on Council’s Navigation Bylaw, with the submission period for feedback now open.
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Police rescue dog adrift on dinghy
The New Zealand Police Maritime Unit has rescued Huxley the dog after he accidentally drifted away on a dingy at Hobson Bay.
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Coastguard New Zealand hosts major training exercise
Coastguard New Zealand has hosted a major training exercise over the weekend, that included a mock rescue.
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Raglan boat capsize results in conviction
A serious boat capsize in Raglan last year has resulted in conviction.
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Fisheries NZ unveils proposed changes to catch limits
Tini a Tangaroa Fisheries New Zealand is asking for feedback on proposed changes to catch limits and other settings across a range of Aotearoa New Zealand’s fisheries, as part of its twice-yearly sustainability review.
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Taupō trout fishery licence fees confirmed for new season
The Department of Conservation has confirmed Taupō Fishing District licence fees for the 2023-24 season.
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Nelson fishing company, skipper & first mate fined $70K
A Nelson fishing company, skipper and first mate have been fined a total of $69,750 for failing to assess and report coral caught in their net when bottom trawling on the high seas in the South Pacific.
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Controlled Area Notice step in right direction – NRC
The Northland Regional Council says new biosecurity rules for exotic Caulerpa seaweed is a step in the right direction, but much more resourcing and action is urgently needed.
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Greens call on Aotearoa to step up for oceans
The Green Party is celebrating the formal adoption of an historic United Nations Ocean Treaty.
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Sound pollution from small boats interfering with fish hearing
Sound pollution from small boats can interfere with the hearing of fish in shallow coastal waters.
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Heavy rainfall creating underwater hazards at the lakes
Boaties using the Rotorua lakes are being asked to be extra careful around lake edges following recent heavy rain.
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Delaying cameras on boats will mean more ocean destruction – Greenpeace
Further news that commercial fishing boats are operating without onboard observers shows just how critical it is to get cameras on boats immediately, says Greenpeace.
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Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa on display at Te Papa
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition presented by NIWA and Te Papa.
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Shiling will remain at anchor at Tasman Bay
The Shiling will remain at anchor at Tasman Bay until at least the start of next week.
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Recreational boats and skippers must be regulated – TAIC
Recreational boats and their skippers should be regulated, according to the Transport Accident Investigation Commission.
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Coastguard NZ calls for mandatory lifejackets
Coastguard NZ is calling for the urgent passing of legislation to make it mandatory to wear lifejackets on vessels under 6m.
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