Chris Woodhams's Articles
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NZ First drops snapper size limit clause after recreational fisher backlash
NZ First removes a controversial snapper size limit clause from fisheries legislation after strong pushback from recreational fishers across New Zealand.
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Britain's 2027 America's Cup bid at risk as Ratcliffe and Ainslie fight over AC75 Britannia
A £180 million legal battle over AC75 Britannia threatens Britain's 2027 America's Cup campaign. Here's what the Ratcliffe and Ainslie dispute really means.
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PIC Harbour Classic unites Waitemata fleet in light winds and dockside celebration
The PIC Harbour Classic brought together a diverse Waitemata fleet for light wind racing, dockside prizegiving, and a floating celebration at Wynyard Quarter.
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Blast at Tauranga Marina injures one person
An explosion at Tauranga Marina this afternoon left one person injured. Emergency services responded to the blast, reported at 1:35pm. Details are emerging.
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LIVE VIDEO: New Zealand Jetsprint Championships from Mountain View Jetsprint track at Taranaki
Catch all the excitement of the Jetsprint Championships Wanganui live today. Do not miss the thrilling races!
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Vessev VS-9 electric hydrofoils to launch premium Swan River charters from 2027
Vessev partners with ENAUTIC Group to launch VS-9 electric hydrofoiling charters on Perth's Swan River from 2027, starting with premium tourism experiences.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections enforceable but not yet on charts, skippers warned
New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf are enforceable but not yet on charts or plotters. NZ skippers warned of a critical information gap to navigate safely.
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Ikana New Zealand fined $20,000 for receiving 239 tonnes of mussels from restricted zone
Ikana New Zealand fined $20,000 after receiving 239 tonnes of green lipped mussels from a restricted biosecurity zone without the required permits.
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Emirates Team NZ and Taihoro out on the water for the first time ahead of AC38!
Witness ETNZ first sail with their AC75 on a stunning day filled with wind and excitement as action unfolds.
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Taihoro relaunched as ETNZ begins 45-day sailing window ahead of Naples defence
Emirates Team New Zealand has relaunched AC75 Taihoro with just 45 sailing days before the 2027 America's Cup in Naples. Find out what's changed for ETNZ.
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Emirates Team New Zealand put AC75 back on Hauraki Gulf ahead of Naples 2027 campaign
Emirates Team New Zealand's AC75 is back on the Hauraki Gulf, marking the start of their 38th America's Cup campaign ahead of Naples 2027. See the first foiling action since Barcelona.
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How the Victron ecosystem manages power generation to monitoring on modern boats
Learn how the Victron ecosystem manages boat electrical systems from solar and alternators to battery storage, inverters and remote monitoring via VRM.
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