Benetti appoints Australia and New Zealand area manager
Italian boatbuilder Benetti has appointed Matthew Walford as area manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective since 1 February...
New Zealand’s marine industry
Inspired by America’s Cup, VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry enters service
Vessev’s first VS-9 hydrofoiling ferry, Kermadec, has entered commercial service in New Zealand. It’s being utilised by Fullers360, New...
Hutchwilco issues recall of inflatable lifejacket model
New Zealand lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco has launched a recall of its 170N lifejackets manufactured from June 2021 to May...
New T-foils expected to deliver exciting racing for SailGP
SailGP says it has taken nearly two years of rigorous testing for it to be in position to roll...
Auckland Boat Show 2025 reveals debuts
Auckland Boat Show, which will run from 6 to 9 March in central Auckland’s Jellicoe Harbour and Viaduct Events...
Hydrogen-powered RIB starts sea trials
Fabrum and King Watercraft, both based in Christchurch, New Zealand, have collaborated on the design and build of a...
New Zealand superyacht season opens with record attendance in Auckland
The 2025 superyacht summer cruising season in New Zealand has begun, marked by the annual Superyacht Welcome Function in...
Freedom Boat Club sets sights on New Zealand for 2025
The world’s largest boat club operator and part of the Brunswick brand, Freedom Boat Club, is expanding into New...
Propspeed reveals 2025 Italian expansion plans. Plus, new Nautor Swan deal
Nautor Swan, a Finnish producer of sailing yachts, has selected Propspeed as the standard coating for the propellers and...
Kiwi boatbuilder Stabicraft secures investment for global push
KiwiSaver provider Simplicity has acquired a 35.9 per cent stake in New Zealand-based boat manufacturer Stabicraft Marine. It’s the...
Savvy Navvy embraces scratch cards as it takes on Australian and New Zealand distributor
Savvy Navvy has signed Australia-based Paddy Wester as its exclusive Australian and New Zealand distributor. Savvy Navvy is the...
