All New Zealand articles – Page 14
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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Sealegs International and its parent, Future Mobility Systems, have withdrawn their High Court claim against fellow New Zealand-based company Tectrax for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the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.
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Raritan Engineering appoints NZ distributor
Raritan Engineering, the US manufacturer of marine sanitation components and systems, has added New Zealand-based Lusty & Blundell to its roster of international distributors.
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Kiwi boatbuilder Naiad sold
Business to be acquired by its east-coast Australian builder partner, Yamba Welding & Engineering
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NZ sets up Marine Electrification Fund
New Zealand has set up a Marine Electrification Fund to encourage the use of electric propulsion and has announced the first recipients of four grants. These are for passenger ferries and the world-famous Shotover Jet canyon river ride boats.
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Strong sales at 2019 Auckland On Water Boat Show
New Zealand’s 21st Auckland On Water Boat Show ran over last weekend (October 3-6) and positive results have the New Zealand marine industry feeling buoyant.
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Pacsoft International sold
Jonas Software has acquired marina management software specialists Pacsoft International for an undisclosed sum.
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Princess appoints exclusive NZ distributor
Christchurch-based boat dealership Sports Marine Ltd has secured exclusive distribution of Princess Yachts for the first time into the New Zealand market.
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NZ marine distributor joins Zhik’s global board
Simon Hull, managing director of Zhik’s New Zealand distributorship, is stepping up to a strategic position on the board of Zhik’s global business. The Australia-based technical apparel producer describes the move as a change of focus for Hull, who will further grow and drive the NZ market as well as ...
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NZ builders return to amphibious boat market
NZ boatbuilders Orion and Smuggler Marine have resumed production of their amphibious boats following a Court of Appeal decision last month that Sealegs had previously won in order to stop them from making amphibious vessels.
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Up to 75 boats damaged in Auckland storms
Severe weather described by one observer as ‘a mini tornado’ in Auckland resulted in damage to yachts and marina facilities on Monday night, according to a report by Stuff, the New Zealand news outlet.
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Oceanmax reveals global expansion plans
Oceanmax, the New Zealand-based exporter of Propspeed and Lightspeed marine coatings, has announced the next phase of its global expansion plans.
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NZ builder to expand European distribution network
Extreme Boats, a new name in the European trailer boat industry, is in the process of appointing new dealers across Europe to sell its export range manufactured in New Zealand.
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NZ launches new electric amphibious boat
Textrax was unveiled at the recent Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
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Obituary: Bob Salthouse
Bob Salthouse, one of New Zealand’s most respected yacht designers, passed away peacefully recently, aged 83.
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New Zealand drops daily anchorage fee
Auckland Council has dropped a proposed daily anchoring fee that would have seen superyachts and other foreign-flagged vessels of over 40m billed each time they anchored within Auckland’s navigable waters. Industry association NZ Marine worked closely with the Council to ensure the tax was dropped.
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Fastmount develops fastening solution for aluminium framework
New Zealand-based Fastmount has developed a heavy-duty hidden panel mounting solution for installing large interior panels onto aluminium or steel extrusion framework.
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US yacht supplies company opens NZ branch
US yacht supplies and logistics support group, National Marine Suppliers, has expanded with the opening of a new branch in Auckland, New Zealand.