Boating Lifestyle
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Rooftop tents turning hardtop boats into floating overnight retreats
Discover how rooftop tents are turning hardtop boats into floating overnight retreats. Find the best marine-ready designs for Kiwi boaties.
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Toroa at 100: Auckland's last steam ferry nears return after landmark restoration
Auckland's last steam ferry, Toroa, is nearing her return after a landmark restoration. Learn about the history, the rebuild, and how you can support this heritage project.
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NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns to Mystery Creek on 30-31 August 2025
The NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns to Mystery Creek, Hamilton on 30-31 August 2025. Discover boats, fishing gear, dive equipment and marine lifestyle brands.
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Maritimo engineer shares motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties
Maritimo engineer Rossco shares expert motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties, from haul-out checklists to routine checks that keep your vessel safe and reliable.
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Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific cruising for 60 years, dies at 89
Alan Lucas OAM, whose guides shaped Pacific and Australian cruising for 60 years, has died at 89. A tribute to a sailor's writer trusted by generations of NZ voyagers.
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Ponsonby Cruising Club exhibition celebrates John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy
Ponsonby Cruising Club hosts Hard Chine, celebrating John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy. See original drawings, half models and more. Open 24 July to 14 August.
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FluxJet electric jet kayak wins Best of Show at ICAST 2025 in Orlando
The FluxJet Kayak, the world's first electric jet-powered fishing kayak, won Best of Show at ICAST 2025. Propeller-free, whisper-quiet, and priced at US$2,999.
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Lost WWI cruiser HMS Nottingham found on North Sea floor after 109 years
The wreck of HMS Nottingham, sunk in WWI, has been found on the North Sea floor at 82 metres after 109 years. Discover how the ProjectXplore team located her.
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Winter cruising in the Marlborough Sounds
Explore winter cruising in New Zealand’s Marlborough Sounds—tranquil anchorages, local highlights, and essential info for boaties and visitors.
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ICAST 2025: The world's biggest fishing trade show wraps in Orlando
ICAST 2025 showcased top fishing gear, innovations, and global brands at the world’s largest sportfishing trade show.
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Expert panel urges full excavation of rare pre-European waka on Chatham Islands
Experts urge full excavation of a rare pre-European waka on the Chatham Islands, a discovery that could reshape our understanding of Pacific voyaging history.
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Managing your onboard power system
Learn how to manage your Riviera yacht’s power systems efficiently with expert tips on batteries, inverters, charging, and monitoring.
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