Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Ian Walker named CEO of Athena Racing's America's Cup Challenge
Ian Walker, Olympic Performance Director and Ocean Race winner, has been appointed CEO of Athena Racing's America's Cup Challenge alongside the new ACP framework.
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Storm-force winds and 5-metre swells make Fiordland waters dangerous this week
Storm-force winds up to 60 knots and 5-metre swells make Fiordland waters extremely dangerous this week. See the full NZ marine weather breakdown before you head out.
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Veteran fisheries expert calls for full overhaul of NZ quota system to save Hauraki Gulf
Veteran fisheries expert Barry Torkington calls for a full overhaul of NZ's quota system, trawling bans, and habitat restoration to save the Hauraki Gulf.
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Search resumes Sunday for man missing off Pataua South after boat found adrift
Police and Coastguard resume the search Sunday for a man missing off Pataua South after a boat was found adrift with no one on board. Call 111 with any sightings.
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One person found dead after runabout goes missing off Northland coast
One person has been found dead after a runabout went missing off the Northland coast near Pataua South. Search and rescue continues for remaining occupants.
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One Ocean Protest hits the Hauraki Gulf as coastal community demands fair fishing rules
Boaties, divers, fishers and paddlers unite at the One Ocean Protest in the Hauraki Gulf, demanding an end to destructive fishing and fairer rules for all.
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Search scaled back for missing Pataua South fisherman after four days of sea and air effort
After four days of sea and air searching, authorities have scaled back the hunt for a missing Pataua South fisherman. Daily shoreline patrols continue.
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Conrad Colman sails into Martinique 17th after crossing Atlantic with novice co-skipper
Kiwi sailor Conrad Colman sailed into Martinique 17th in the Transat Cafe L Or, crossing the Atlantic with ultramarathon runner Mathieu Blanchard, a first-time sailor.
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Nine yellow-legged hornet queens confirmed in Auckland as search teams expand across Glenfield and Birkdale
Nine yellow-legged hornet queens confirmed in Auckland. Boaters urged to check marinas and sheds for nests and report sightings to Biosecurity NZ.
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Conrad Colman closes in on Martinique after eventful trans-Atlantic crossing, in the Transat Cafe LOR race
Explore the journey of Conrad Colman at the Transat Café L’Or and discover what makes it an exciting event.
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G4 geomagnetic storm triggers NZ grid emergency and aurora australis display
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm triggered a NZ grid emergency and aurora australis display. Learn what it means for GPS, Starlink, and marine communications.
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Thousands back One Ocean Protest convoy over commercial fishing loophole in Hauraki Gulf HPAs
Thousands join the One Ocean Protest convoy over commercial fishing exemptions inside Hauraki Gulf High Protection Areas. Rally set for 22 November in Auckland.
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