All New Zealand articles
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Positivity in the industry as 2025 Auckland Boat Show comes to a close
Exhibitors report positive show with strong level of enquiries
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Propspeed, SeaKeepers partner on new sustainability initiative
The partnership reaffirms commitment to preserving ocean health
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A round-up of the Southern Hemisphere’s upcoming boat shows
IBI looks at what’s in store for Australia and New Zealand in the coming months
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ZeroJet and Tectrax complete merger
Combined marine tech firms finalise strategic alignment, appoint senior leadership team
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E1 names new broadcast partner
New multi-year agreement will see DAZN globally broadcast all sessions of the racing championship for free
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Freedom Boat Club opens first NZ location in Auckland
Two more bases in Christchurch and Queenstown will open soon
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Former Navico exec named Vessev board chair
John Scott joins the NZ-based electric hydrofoil builder as chairman of the board
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New Benetti area manager for Australia, NZ
Matthew Walford has over 20 years’ industry experience with expertise in new build, brokerage and refit
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Elan Yachts appoints exclusive NZ distributor
Charlie Bravo Boat Co to represent the Slovenian boatbuilder in New Zealand
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NZ distributor takes on Arco product line
L&B will represent the company’s high-energy marine products in New Zealand
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2025 SailGP starts in Auckland this weekend using new titanium T-Foils
Some 25,000 enthusiasts expected to view the races involving 11 teams
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Electrification
Megawatt charging standard to accelerate marine electrification
The ability to fast charge a commercial battery bank in a matter of minutes will help promote larger and fast electric motoryachts, but a standard plug is required
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Hydrogen
New Zealand’s hydrogen-powered high-performance RIB set to sea trial in January
A collaboration between Fabrum and King Watercraft in the ‘hydrogen city’ of Christchurch, has resulted in a fast 12-seater RIB powered by a fuel cell
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Asia Pacific
Australia and New Zealand primed for growth in 2025
As the market normalises following a lacklustre 2024, IBI reports on market prospects Down Under for the year ahead
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Battery Technologies
Overcoming battery range anxiety
The biggest impediment to more widespread adoption of electric propulsion may lie in the way we position battery capacity, with a continual focus on operation at wide open throttle. Could education to better inform buyers’ attitudes be the key to adoption gains?
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Strong turnout for NZ superyacht welcome function
Last week’s event in Auckland hosted more than 250 owners, captains and crew
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Propspeed appoints distribution partner for Greece, Cyprus
Nautilus Yacht Equipment to represent New Zealand coatings brand in Greece and Cyprus with warehousing, training and service operations
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Venue for 38th America’s Cup to be decided by mid 2025
RNZYS, Emirates Team New Zealand and UK’s Royal Yacht Squadron to decide on location
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Freedom Boat Club expands to New Zealand
Brunswick boat club business to open three New Zealand locations through 2025
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Propspeed announces supply agreement with Nautor Swan
Antifouling coating to be supplied as standard equipment on all MY2025 Swan Arrow product