A group of boaties felt the pinch last month after Police caught up with them in the Hauraki Gulf.
Sergeant Peter Comer, of the Auckland Maritime Unit, says that at around 11 am, an informant called
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New Kiwi-designed Raptor 11m RIB debuts for America’s Cup 40
The Raptor 11m RIB, a new Kiwi-designed America’s Cup 40 chase boat, hit the water in Auckland recently.
Built by Fusion Marine Boat Builders in Silverdale, the Raptor 11m RIB showed its paces before
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Marine biosecurity workshop heads to Gisborne
NIWA and Biosecurity NZ (MPI) will be holding a free Marine Biosecurity workshop in Tairāwhiti Gisobrne this week,
Gisborne District Council is hosting the orkshop at the Waikanae Surf Life Saving Club
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Smuggler releases new Strata 750 RIB model
Smuggler Marine has released their new Strata 750 RIB, with several improvements and appointments over the previous generation model.
The new model now features Smuggler’s all-new Gen 2 console with
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Record numbers of boats debuted at the 2024 boat show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show has developed a reputation as the hub for new releases and innovations in the marine industry.
This year was no different, highlighting the best-in-show products, as well
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Rayglass Boats launches the all-new Legend 3000
The multipurpose cabin cruiser comes fully equipped with premium features and is the perfect crossover for boaters looking to entertain family and friends, spend the day fishing, or take a weekend getaway.
“Most
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Harbourmaster urges owners: address old vessels before they become a costly crisis
The Waikato regional harbourmaster has a simple message for owners of old, derelict vessels moored in the region: Please manage your boat properly, to avoid it turning into a crisis and a costly burden
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No fishy business in our parks and reserves
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has detected an invasive fish species in their lakes that have likely been illegally released for sport fishing.
Council Environment and Ecological Services team lead
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Public complaints rise over marine mammal disturbances by boats and jet skis
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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