All New Zealand articles
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News
Skipperi New Zealand changes hands
Kiwi business buys local arm of Finnish boat-share service Skipperi
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Hydrogen
First hydrogen-powered aircraft in New Zealand advances clean energy solutions
Hydrogen liquifying technology is being installed in New Zealand to fuel electric aircraft that can fly ten times further than battery powered equivalents.
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Vessev opens first international office in USA
Electric hydrofoil manufacturer in US expansion drive
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Foiling
Vessev hydrofoiling ferry opens first US office and explores a leisure variant
The growing international demand for high-speed foiling ferries has resulted in the New Zealand specialist Vessev opening its first office in North America
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Propspeed lands new distribution partner in Croatia and Slovenia
Luka Marine Murter to begin importing foul release coating systems effective April 1
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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?