GoBoating's Articles
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Parua Bay man pulled from water after joint Mayday response near Whangarei
A man pulled from Parua Bay waters was rescued after a joint Mayday response by Circa Rescue and Customs vessel Hawke 5, before being taken to Whangarei Hospital.
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Waitaki River boat ramp upgraded after years out of action at SH1 bridge
The Waitaki River boat ramp at SH1 is back in action after years out of use. Learn about the upgrade, who made it happen, and what it means for anglers and jet boaters.
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77 Riviera yachts form horseshoe raft-up on Perth's Swan River
Seventy-seven Riviera motor yachts formed a stunning horseshoe raft-up on Perth's Swan River, drawing 600 guests to one of WA's best boating events of the year.
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Free registration service helps rescuers identify drifting boats and gear
NZ Boat Register helps rescuers identify drifting boats and gear fast. Free to register, takes minutes, and could save lives on New Zealand waters.
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Bay of Plenty shellfish warning extended from Mount Maunganui to Maketu
A shellfish gathering ban is in place from Mount Maunganui to Maketu due to paralytic shellfish toxins. Boaties and beachgoers should check before heading out.
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Paralytic shellfish toxin closes Maketu to Waihi Beach for recreational gathering
Paralytic shellfish toxin has closed Maketu to Waihi Beach for recreational gathering. Learn which species are affected and what symptoms to watch for.
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Muritai: the 1965 Alan Smith flybridge launch ahead of its time
Built in 1965 by Alan Smith of Whangarei, Muritai is a kauri flybridge launch that was decades ahead of its time. Discover her story and design legacy.
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Kevin Dibley's Kraken 58 nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026
NZ designer Kevin Dibley's Kraken 58 is nominated for the 2026 European Yacht of the Year award, one of sailing's most prestigious honours. Results revealed at Boot 2026.
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Fulton Hogan confirmed to replace Tairua's 1942 Pepe Stream Bridge by late 2027
Fulton Hogan confirmed to replace Tairua's 1942 Pepe Stream Bridge by late 2027, with two traffic lanes, a shared path, and better access to the harbour and marina.
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North Island settled, Fiordland facing gales and heavy seas this weekend
North Island boaties enjoy settled summer conditions this weekend while Fiordland and Southland face gale-force winds and heavy seas. Full regional forecast here.
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Submit now: safety groups push to extend lifejacket bill to all ages on the water
Safety groups urge Kiwis to submit on the Lifejackets Bill before 11 Dec 2025 and push for a national rule covering all ages on the water, not just under 15s.
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Whangapoua and Mangonui harbours declared free of Mediterranean fanworm
Whangapoua and Mangonui harbours are now Mediterranean fanworm-free. Learn how early action and hull hygiene made eradication possible for NZ boaties.
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