All New Zealand articles – Page 12
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Kiwi borders now open to foreign-flagged vessels
The New Zealand government has agreed to border exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels with maintenance and refit booked in NZ.
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Golden Boat Lifts expands Down Under
Golden Boat Lifts, a US manufacturer of aluminium boat lift solutions, has added DOCKPRO as its newest dealer. The company’s territories are Australia and New Zealand.
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Kiwi builder signs contract for 18m carbon fibre sportfisher
Lloyd Stevenson’s Artnautica 60 is due for launch in early 2022
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New name, new dates for Kiwi show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show is officially still on, but with a new format, new name and new dates.
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New Zealand faces America’s Cup dilemma
The New Zealand government is faced with losing the prestige and financial incentives of hosting the America’s Cup or giving up the huge advantage gained from its yeoman effort to contain the coronavirus early. And amid teams clamouring for information, the Kiwis are playing their cards close to the vest. ...
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Orion and Smuggler awarded High Court costs from Sealegs
Following a lengthy court battle lasting almost four years, the Auckland High Court in New Zealand has sealed an order for costs against amphibious boatbuilder Sealegs. This brings the total of costs awarded against Sealegs to circa $500k with the costs to be paid immediately.
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Maritime NZ approves further marine business activities
Thanks to some dedicated work by NZ Marine on behalf of the New Zealand marine industry, Maritime NZ has approved further marine business activities under Covid-19 Level 3. This follows the recent opening of restrictions on manufacturing, which has allowed New Zealand boatbuilders to get back to work.
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Yachting Developments restarts operations
Yachting Developments (YD), the New Zealand superyacht builder, has announced that it has resumed operations following a five-week break due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The resumption comes at a time when New Zealand is reopening on the basis that the country has for now managed to contain the coronavirus.
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Kiwi builders return to work as NZ lockdown measures ease
As New Zealand prepares for an easing of lockdown measures at 11:59pm tonight, Kiwi boatbuilders are looking forward to returning to work on Tuesday under Level 3 restrictions. When Level 4 lockdown came in over five weeks ago, Kiwi boat manufacturers, along with the rest of the country, had to ...
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Railblaza celebrates 10th anniversary
New Zealand-based Railblaza recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of designing and producing accessories for the marine industry. The company’s founder, Ross Pratt, struggled to find a reliable solution to securing items to vehicles or boats. Born out of necessity, Pratt developed a system that he quickly realised would provide the ...
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Ecoworks Marine appoints NZ distributor
UK-based Ecoworks Marine has expanded into the Southern Hemisphere with the appointment of 37 South as its official distributor in New Zealand.
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Invincible Boats expands Down Under
Invincible Boat Company, a US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has appointed Sydney-based Boat Monster as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
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Tohatsu Outboards NZ under new ownership
The directors of Tohatsu Outboards NZ Ltd have announced that the business is being sold to their business partner Lakeside Marine NZ Ltd, a subsidiary of Lakeside Marine Pty Sydney.
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New Zealand’s Superyacht Gathering cancelled
This year’s event was due to be held in Auckland from March 25-27
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Business as usual Down Under as key shows given green light
While many boat shows and major events around the world are being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus, organisers of forthcoming shows in New Zealand and Australia say it is business as usual.
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First Kiwi diesel electric hybrid to debut at NZ show
The first diesel electric hybrid boat to be entirely designed and built in New Zealand will be making its first public appearance at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland in May.
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Stabicraft founder steps aside as CEO
Iconic Kiwi boat manufacturer Stabicraft is on the hunt for a new chief executive with its founder Paul Adams stepping aside, providing a pathway for a new leader after 33 years at the helm.
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Case against Tectrax struck out in High Court
Sealegs International and its parent, Future Mobility Systems, have withdrawn their High Court claim against fellow New Zealand-based company Tectrax for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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Spinlock gains Maritime NZ approval
Spinlock inflatable lifejackets have gained Maritime NZ approval for use on both commercial and recreational vessels in New Zealand.