Lusty & Blundell launches technology road show
Lusty & Blundell, New Zealand’s largest distributor of world-leading marine products and systems, is about to undertake a comprehensive winter
Circa 24m Adventure cruiser “Mollymawk” first sea trials
New Zealand builders Circa Marine has released the first video of their new 24m Adventure cruiser “Mollymawk”. To make things even more
Zenith Tecnica celebrates successful 5-year partnership with Maxar Technologies
Zenith Tecnica, NZ Marine member and a New Zealand-based contract manufacturer specializing in titanium 3D printing, recently marked its 5th year of
New Zealand opens to yachts from Australia
The newly implemented air travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand, combined with an existing sea border exemption for vessels, means New
Loads of prizes up for grabs at Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show – and they all must be won!
There are loads of great prizes on offer at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show and all of them will be won. Here are some of
Yamaha Partners with Woodbine Marine Hamilton
Yamaha has expanded its retail presence in the Waikato with the appointment of Woodbine Marine Hamilton as a new dealer. The opening of Woodbine
Lloyd Stevenson Boat Builders launch first Catalyst Quad Powercat
Launched last month T/T Skorpios is the latest custom superyacht tender from Auckland's Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders. Constructed as a high-end
Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show now an official Coastguard sponsor
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, the oldest, largest and most popular boat show in New Zealand, has become an official sponsor of Coastguard
Navico Partners with Stabicraft
Navico® — parent company to the Lowrance®, Simrad®, B&G® and C-MAP® brands — is excited to announce its partnership with premium New Zealand
New ‘self-regulating’ watermakers deliver no fuss, unlimited fresh water on board
Manufactured in Italy, the High Pressure (HP) Watermakers are available in both DC and 230V AC with models ranging from 35lph to 3000lph and are the
Raymarine YachtSense offers easy-to-use ‘total control’ modular digital switching
Raymarine’s new YachtSense is an easy-to-use modular digital control system that delivers complete control and monitoring of a vessel’s onboard
The new Stabicraft 2250 Ultracab WT – the ultimate tourer
Stabicraft has just launched its exciting new 2250 Ultracab WT. The WT (walk-thru) model is the natural follow-up to the original 2250, launched in
HamiltonJet helping power tourism with Whale Watch Kaikōura
HamiltonJet has once again partnered with Whale Watch Kaikōura on its newest vessel – Te Ao Marama. Te Ao Marama is a 24-metre catamaran designed
Sealegs Wins Gold!
The highly innovative and distinctive Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat was awarded the Gold Best Design Award at the recent annual Designers
New Zealand’s top marinas and boatyards celebrated
The New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) has recognised New Zealand’s very best marinas and boatyards for 2020. Gulf Harbour Marina in
Haulouts filling up before Christmas
Thanks to Covid-19 more Kiwis are turning to their boats for holiday plans, and many haulouts and maintenance providers are already very busy. “Our
ATTEST diversify to serve boats of all sizes
Auckland, New Zealand – Marine electrical specialists ATTEST has broadened their offering to suit boats of all sizes. Having traditionally specialised
The Complete Guide to Buying a Trailerboat
We are delighted to share this great - and free! - resource produced by the team at NZ Fishing News. Owning your own boat is a dream for plenty
Azimut S7 heads for New Zealand
In time to join the America’s Cup spectator fleet, Azimut Yachts New Zealand has confirmed the sale of a new Azimut triple engine S7 to a Kiwi buyer –
Taiwanese Coast Guard’s newest 600-tonne patrol boat powered by HamiltonJet
The Anping, a 600-tonne class twin-hulled catamaran commissioned for the Taiwanese Coast Guard (TCG), is nearing completion. Jong Shyn Shipbuilding
New Name for Haines Hunter in Auckland – Haines Hunter HQ
Same place, same excellent service but now with a new name, Miller Moyes SeaCraft will rebrand on October 1st to Haines Hunter HQ. The
2020 Auckland Boat Show cancelled due to crowd restriction levels in Auckland
The 2020 Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled, it was announced yesterday. “New Zealand’s largest boat show was scheduled to open in three weeks –
New Haines Hunter 635 Model Launched
The ride just gets better with the launch of the all-new Haines Hunter 635. After an extensive 24-month development process, Haines Hunter has
122-strong border patrol Turkish Coastguard boats to be configured by HamiltonJet
HamiltonJet’s newly developed HJX29 waterjet will power the Turkish Coastguard border control fleet. Following the recent award of the contract
NZ companies collaborate on electric commuter ferry for global market
New Zealand companies HamiltonJet and EV Maritime have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to build advanced composite, battery-powered commuter
NZ government provides exemption for visiting yachts with refit/repairs booked in with NZ marine industry companies
The New Zealand government is, from July 2020, allowing foreign-flagged vessels and yachts with booked-in refits or repairs to enter New
Raymarine’s new LightHouse 3 Dartmouth OS offers Day/Night modes, news Apps & more
Raymarine’s stylish new LightHouse 3 Dartmouth operating system for its Axiom range of MFDs comes with a handy new Day/Night mode, auto chart
L&B launches new website: a comprehensive resource for Kiwi boaties, fishers & industry
Lusty and Blundell’s updated website, www.lusty-blundell.co.nz, features rich content with detailed product information on L&B’s wide range of
NZ Marine Industry Association AGM endorses establishment of NZ Marine & Composites Training Academy
At the recent NZ Marine Annual General Meeting, held 16 June 2020, members agreed to the establishment of a NZ Marine & Composites Training
HamiltonJet Electro-Hybrid Drive test boat refit gains momentum
HamiltonJet has embarked on an exciting project to refit a newly acquired test boat with the company's innovative new Electro-hybrid Drive (EHX)
Built Boats Announces the Tuff 540: The Ultimate Hassle-Free Boating Experience
Auckland, New Zealand – Built Boats has created the new Tuff 540 for fishing enthusiasts. The boat is available for purchase from the Built Boat
Yachting Developments undertakes sail trials on first ACF9 Youth America’s Cup boat
A much anticipated aspect of the 36th America’s Cup, set to be held in Auckland, New Zealand in 2021, is the Youth America’s Cup which already has
Surtees to open shop in Tauranga – 4 July
After a very successful 2017 pop-up shop in Tauranga, Surtees is coming back full force with a more extended “pop up” option on Tauranga's busiest
NZ Marine Export Group and NZ Trade & Enterprise release ‘Edge Ahead’ New Zealand Marine Story video
After several months of close collaboration between the NZ Marine Export Group and New Zealand Trade & Enterprise we are excited to now share the
Fosters Ship Chandlery: exclusive NZ distributors for new generation wireless load sensors for sailors
Fosters Ship Chandlery are proud to announce that they are the exclusive distributors for the Cyclops Marine Smart range. Bringing America’s Cup
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders to build 18m high-speed, full-carbon sport-fisher
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders are proud to announce their latest custom project, an 18m high-speed, full-carbon sport-fisher from Dennis Harjamaa of
Onfire Design Completes Haines Hunter Rebrand and Website Build
Leading branding and digital design agency, Onfire Design has recently completed the rebrand and build of a new website for New Zealand boat builder
School to Work: Josh Vogels, apprentice composite boat builder at Emirates Team New Zealand
As a student at St Peters College Auckland, Josh was a passionate rower. His involvement in the sport and an enthusiasm for boats created an interest
Yachting Developments delivers 34.3-metre sportfisher Al Duhail
Yachting Developments is pleased to confirm the safe delivery of 34.3-metre Al Duhail and subsequent safe arrival into her home port in Qatar. After
Boaties can hit the water again under Level 2 from Thursday 14 May – are you prepared?
Boaties around the country are excited about getting out on the water again this Thursday 14 May as New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2. Our friends
New Haines Hunter Website Goes Live
Not letting the Covid-19 Lockdown slow it down - Haines Hunter has launched its all-new website at www.haineshunter.co.nz The all-new website has
Propspeed partners with US builder MJM Yachts
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today that it has partnered with MJM Yachts. Under the terms of the agreement,
Four In A Row! Yamaha Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand
The results of the latest Trusted Brands survey for New Zealand are out, and Yamaha has been named ‘The Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand’ for the
HamiltonJet providing essential service support around the globe amid COVID-19 crisis
HamiltonJet is using its capabilities to provide support to essential services in New Zealand, Singapore, Seattle and the United Kingdom during the
RAILBLAZA Ltd celebrates 10th Anniversary
The New Zealand Based Company Reflects on a Decade of Innovation, Growth and Sustainable Business Philosophies RAILBLAZA Ltd. has reached an
Game fishing champion Nathan Adams partners with Lusty & Blundell
Gamefishing champion Nathan Adams, who is an IGFA world record holder and multiple game fishing Nationals’ winner, has partnered with Lusty &
Putting the Future of Yachting at the Front
If you’re near the water in Auckland this week and are seeing red, it’s probably because Harken has taken over the Waitemata Harbour. This week
Christian Stimson – bridging the gap between academia and industry
As part of an interview with NZ Marine, Christian Stimson, principal of Stimson Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, comments on how he’s using his
Yachting Developments launches 33-metre sportfisher Al Duhail
2020 is off to a busy start for Yachting Developments, with the Auckland-based yard’s latest superyacht – 33-metre Al Duhail (Hull 1017) – launching
Wireless Nation partners with Coastguard to offer deal to boaties
Innovative ISP and new NZ Marine member Wireless Nation is meeting the broadband needs of full time and part time boaties. Lifestyle Broadband
Spinlock lifejackets gain Maritime approval as L&B opens certified service centre
Spinlock inflatable lifejackets have now gained Maritime NZ approval for use on both commercial and recreational vessels in New Zealand. Spinlock
Lowrance announces Hook Reveal fishfinder/chartplotters
Lowrance®, a world-leader in fishing electronics since 1957, has announced the launch of HOOK Reveal, the latest in the HOOK Series of
Events Clothing forecasts growth as new majority shareholder comes aboard
Well-known industry brand, Events Clothing, has announced a new majority shareholder as the uniform provider prepares for a time of
Yachting Developments to play integral role in the proposed Youth America’s Cup 2021
Plans for the 36th America’s Cup are growing even more exciting, with the announcement of a new design concept – the AC9F – for a proposed Youth
Hyundai Marine New Zealand to launch new G-Series Engine
Hyundai Marine New Zealand are set to launch a new Hyundai SeasAll G68 engine into their current range of diesel inboard marine engines. The G68 is
Furuno Snapper World Cup Expands Reach and Goes Online
There will be more ways to win with the legendary Furuno Snapper World Cup expanding its reach with a new initiative launched for
Propspeed Introduces New Foulfree Coating for Transducers
Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today the introduction of a revolutionary foul-release coating
Rayglass launches modern new interactive website
Rayglass Boats, manufacturers of the popular Legend range of GRP trailerboats, the internationally-renowned Protector range of RIBs and the incredibly
WASSP Launches New Rapid Deployment Multibeam Sounder – W3 RDS
WASSP Multibeam has launched its new rapid deployment multibeam sounder – the W3 Rapid Deployment System (RDS). Revealed at Pacific Expo 2019 in
L&B hosts successful networking event on new On Water Boat Show stand
Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s top distributor of world-leading marine products and systems, again successfully hosted their traditional
ENL Group to sponsor NZ Millennium Cup
ENL Group will partner with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Regatta in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands – 29 January to 1
FPT Industrial presents Guinness World Record marine engine in New Zealand
An engine with performance, speed, reliability and durability. All these advantages, plus the fact that it holds a Guinness World Record, can now be
ENL Group to Supply Camera Monitoring Solution for Commercial Fishing Industry
New Zealand’s leading marine electronics distributor, ENL Group, will supply camera monitoring systems to commercial fishing vessels as part of a new
Rayglass on water at Auckland boat show
Rayglass Boats will be displaying their range of popular GRP cruisers and Protector RIBs in a floating display at the Auckland On Water Boat Show in
Martronics announces appointment as JRC Alphatron dealer/distributor
Martronics Limited are proud to announce their appointment as Sales and Service dealers/distributors, by JRC-ALPHATRON, for New Zealand and the
Raymarine releases affordable stabilised IP thermal camera for trailer boats
Raymarine has created an affordable new stabilised IP thermal camera system that is perfectly suited for trailer boats. Consisting of a Raymarine’s
Oceanmax reveals global expansion plans
New Personnel and Offices Pave the Way for Planned Growth Auckland, New Zealand – Oceanmax, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced
Swathe of superyacht and J Class events line up to encircle 36th America’s Cup
A total of 11 events including superyacht regattas, J Class regattas, superyacht fishing competitions and island cruises will entertain superyacht
Lewmar Partners with SSANZ for NZ’s Most Competitive Short-handed Sailing Series
Lewmar Partners with SSANZ for New Zealand’s Most Competitive Short-handed Sailing Series Kiwi Yachting is excited to announce
Auckland drops daily anchorage fee after consultation with the marine industry
Auckland Council has dropped a proposed daily anchoring fee which would have seen superyachts and other foreign-flagged vessels of over 40-metres
Yamaha Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand for Third Year Running
Yamaha has been awarded the Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand for the third year running by Readers Digest. For the 20th year, Reader’s Digest has
First timer from Christchurch wins boat show’s $250,000 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize
Eden Waddington, a 32-year-old from Christchurch who was visiting the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show for the first time, is now the proud owner of
Get ready for the new Stabicraft 2250 range
2 years in design and 32 years in evolution, the Stabicraft 2250 Centrecab and 2250 Ultra Centrecab have almost arrived. The idea for the 2250
New Compact 14×6 Series Radar Series from Furuno
Furuno has unveiled two new Radars designed to meet the needs of workboats and commercial fishing vessels. The 12kW FAR1416 and 25kW FAR1426 Radars
New F20 and T25 Outboards from Yamaha
Yamaha has added two new portable outboards to its line up with the introduction of the new generation F20 and T25 outboards. The new F20 is built
The business – and benefits – of building next generation racing yachts in Aotearoa
The 36th America’s Cup may still be two years away but Emirates Team New Zealand’s campaign is already near top gear and Kiwi industry is
A New Era Launches at Kev & Ian’s Marine
Press release After 30 years of service in the marine industry, Kevin Griffin is selling up to explore numerous other exciting interests. Fortunately
NZ Marine & Composites ITO submission on Review of Vocational Education in New Zealand
Further to the NZ Government’s request for consultation for their proposed changes to vocational education in New Zealand, NZ Marine & Composites
WhisperPower appoints EAL as its Auckland dealer
WhisperPower, thealternative energy powerhouse from the Netherlands, has appointed EAL as its primary Auckland dealer (marine). John McGettigan
Tauranga mayor celebrates opening of new Lusty & Blundell branch
Tauranga Mayor, Greg Brownless, celebrated the official opening of Lusty & Blundell’s new Tauranga branch on April 4, cutting the symbolic ribbon
Matt Watson to star in Master Class seminars at Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
Well known TV fishing star Matt Watson will be among a strong line-up of expert Master Class speakers at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
Electric outboards from innovative brand ePropulsion, now available in New Zealand
A range of electric outboard motors, from ePropulsion, is now available at dealers around New Zealand. Innovative brand ePropulsion has been a pioneer
Hutchwilco Issues Lifejacket Recall – Fisher Vest
Lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco, is recalling its ‘Fisher Vest’ lifejacket. The Hutchwilco Fisher Vest is an inflatable lifejacket designed
36 Degrees Brokers to offer new EXCESS Catamarans in New Zealand
36 Degrees Brokers are incredibly excited to announce their appointment as exclusive dealers for the new EXCESS catamaran range which has just
CTEK’s powerful & versatile new PRO range compatible with Lithium-Ion batteries
CTEK’s powerful, fully automatic 15A and 25A battery chargers are compatible with any 12V battery, including the increasingly-popular Lithium-Ion
Q-Marine International Ltd Announces New Distributor for United Kingdom
Auckland, New Zealand - It is our pleasure to announce Hypro Marine Ltd of Hampshire, United Kingdom as a distributor of Q-SPD Surface Drive
Fastmount® expands product range to include cost-effective panel restraint
Leader in panel mounting systems, Fastmount, has launched its new panel restraint, Seismount, for ceiling and wall panels in high volume marine and
The 2019 NZ Millennium Cup has crowned a winner
NZ Marine race day of the NZ Millennium Cup drew to a close on Saturday 2 February and Tawera was crowned the winner. The eleventh edition of the
New Furuno GP3700 Series Chart Plotter for the Commercial Skipper
Furuno has introduced a new high-performance Chart Plotter designed specifically for commercial fishermen; with all of the features they want and need
2019 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize now a ‘Quarter-Million’ package!
Press release from Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show The most valuable “must-be-won” Grand Prize in history just got even better — and is now worth
Kiwi-built Rayglass Protectors chosen by world’s major sailing competitions
New Zealand built Rayglass Protector RIBs (rigid-inflatable boats) have been chosen as the official patrol boats for two of the world’s major sailing
Tauranga growth sees L&B expand to new Sulphur Pt premises
The continuing expansion of the Tauranga marine industry, along with the opening of the exciting new Tauranga Marine Precinct, has seen Lusty &
NZ marine apprenticeship scheme named best in the world
Pictured L to R: Ed Slack of IBI, James Ward of award sponsor Marine Resources, and Peter Busfield of NZ Marine At an awards evening held on
NZ Marine hosts fourth annual Fiji/NZ Day – 25-26 July
The fourth annual Fiji/NZ Trade day will be held on Thursday 25 July – Friday 26 July 2019 at Musket Cove and the Port Denarau Yacht Club,
Altus Innovation Awards 2018 – innovative marine products awarded at Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
Presented as part of the 2018 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show Boat of the Show Awards, the 2018 Altus Innovation Awards were judged by an expert
Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show reveals $200k+ Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize!
Organisers of the 2018 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show have revealed that this year’s Grand Prize Package will be a Surtees 750 Game Fisher (Enclosed
Yachting Developments signs new superyacht order for 33m (109′) sportsfisher
Yachting Developments is delighted to announce the signing of a new superyacht order, 33m (109’) Hull 1017, with work set to commence in Q1 of 2018.
Announcing new Simrad NSO evo3 Navigation System
Simrad Yachting – a leader in the design and manufacture of world-class marine navigation, autopilot, radar, communications and fishfinding systems –
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