Two Auckland marinas are laying out the welcome mat to customers living onboard their boats.“We have created close-knit communities at our marinas and we are accepting applications for spring and beyond,” says Kim Passmore of Bayswater Marina.Bayswater currently has more than 50 people living in its precinct, and Hobsonville Marina has nearly 100.“Some of our liveaboards are international cruisers, others have chosen it as a lifestyle or as a way to enjoy more time onboard their boat, some are here to be close to the city, and some are trying it as an alternative lifestyle for the first time,” says… Read More

Mast Academy NZ, the training centre for trades in the marine, composites and textiles industries, has released its first VR showcase for the marine industry.To be used in schools, conferences and on career days, it has been carefully designed to offer a broad overview of the marine and composite sectors in a way that is engaging, realistic and authentic.“The aim of MAST’s VR showcase is to connect with young people in a fun, entertaining and informative way,” says Chris van der Hor, Chief Executive Officer of the Marine and Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand. “It allows us to showcase… Read More

 Senator Boats Wins Export AwardFor Immediate Release7 September 2023Napier’s Senator Boats has been named the Best Emerging Exporter at the recent Hawke’s Bay Export Awards.Senator claimed the award given their recent growth in the Australian market which identified by the judges was the result of strong partnerships and brand recognition.  With 12 dealers in New Zealand, Senator has established a growing network of three dealers in Australia (W.A, S.A, VIC) with a fourth shortly to be appointed in NSW. Add to that there is also a dealer in New Caledonia.35 boats, mostly larger hardtop models have been sent across the… Read More

Latest statistics released at the 2023 NZ Marine Industry Association conference in TaurangaThe marine industry is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2 billion in local sales, and $800 million in exports. This was among new statistics that showed the size and growth of the industry released at the recent NZ Marine industry conference by Executive Director Peter Busfield.Other new statistics showed the number of apprentices in boatbuilding and related trades has reached 650, and more than 5500 boats are expected to be built this year — the vast majority trailer boats between 3.5… Read More

The Shape of Boating in the 2030s?The NZ Marine Industry Association is holding its 2023 Conference at the stunning Trinity Wharf Hotel in Tauranga, from Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th August and has a great line-up of speakers to inform and inspire delegates.The NZ Marine Industry Association is holding its 2023 Conference at the stunning Trinity Wharf Hotel in Tauranga, from Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th August.The conference is one of the best executive-level up-skilling events for marine company CEOs, owners and senior managers to:Gain a competitive edge. Learn new skills and ideas from a line-up of top speakers and… Read More

From humble beginnings in Barry’s Point Road, Takapuna on the North Shore in 1978, Ovlov moved across the bridge to become the Auckland CBD Volvo Penta servicing & sales dealer in the early 1990’s with Peter Jacobs at the helm. The current owner and Managing Director Lachlan Trembath joined the company in 1999, purchasing 50% of the business from Peter not long after their move from Daldy Street to the current premises at 142 Beaumont Street, within the Orams Marine Village. Lachlan instigated the addition of Yamaha Marine, Hydraulink hydraulic hoses, TRAC Ecological Marine Products, Jubilee clips and other great… Read More

The South Pacific’s superyacht regatta will move from the Bay of Islands to Auckland next year, running from 23-26 February.The New Zealand Millennium Cup regatta, known for promoting superyacht cruising in the region, will move to Auckland next year, it has been announced.“As our sister regatta the Superyacht Cup Palma gets underway this week, we’re very pleased to share the New Zealand Millennium Cup will add its name to the superyacht regattas raced in the heart of port cities,” says organiser Stacey Cook.“When the New Zealand Millennium Cup is raced from 23rd – 26th February 2024, it will be with… Read More

The 2023 Pacific Rally is the biggest in the event’s 40-year history .Rally director and Island Cruising New Zealand owner Viki Moore said this year’s fleet is made up of 72 boats, with 35 of those on board being children.“It is our biggest ever fleet,” she said.“Most departed New Zealand early in May with some heading for Tonga as their first stop while others sailed directly for Fiji. They’ll explore the islands with some also heading to Vanuatu and New Caledonia before sailing home to New Zealand at the end of October. We also collect up international cruisers along the… Read More

HNew Zealand-based HamiltonJet, the recognised global leader in waterjet technology, unveils a new range of high efficiency waterjets, starting with the LTX36 model. Optimised for medium and low speed operation, they’ve produced the first waterjet to rival the energy efficiency and bollard pull of the best propeller-based systems between zero and 30 knots. Waterjets have always been the most efficient choice for going fast. The absence of hull-appendages and their highly optimised pump geometry have allowed HamiltonJet customers to save fuel for over a generation, but as HamiltonJet CEO Ben Reed explains not everyone wants to go fast.“Our customers’ needs are… Read More

Coppercoat Pacific is now HullWell.Led by Richard Cleave and utilising technical expertise from offshore and New Zealand, HullWell has perfected a unique and simplified three-product coating system. The removal of old antifoul paint with DeFOUL, with 10+ years of hull substrate protection and biofouling prevention with CK 426 and Coppercoat.The HullWell system is engineered to excel on all hull and substrate types, from leisure and racing, sailing and power, superyachts, commercial and military applications, foiling vessels and ocean infrastructure.Toxic components in ablative (eroding) antifouling paints have been progressively prohibited from use internationally and in New Zealand due to their destructive… Read More