Yachting New Zealand CEO to step down after 14 years
Yachting New Zealand chief executive David Abercrombie has announced his retirement, after more than 14 years in the role....
New Zealand’s marine industry
Australia and NZ marine industry: economic challenges persist but superyachting grows
The Australian marine industry is entering a normalisation phase following exceptional demand that surged from mid-2020 to early 2024,...
Major changes announced for Australia’s boat shows
The Boating Industry Association (BIA) is making changes to the show season in Australia with the launch of a new boat...
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...
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...
