Boating Lifestyle
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Rock lobster closures and tighter bag limits set for upper North Island from April 2026
New rules from April 2026 close upper North Island rock lobster fisheries and tighten bag limits to rebuild depleted stocks and restore coastal reefs.
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Classic yachts head to Mahurangi Harbour for three-day January 2026 regatta
The NZ Classic Yachts Association Mahurangi Weekend returns 23-25 January 2026, with racing, rallying, and shoreside events at Mahurangi Harbour.
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LPG gas safety checks every NZ skipper should carry out before summer boating
Essential LPG gas safety checks every NZ skipper should complete before summer. Cover storage, hoses, regulators, alarms, and compliance with NZ standards.
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Aeroo Pro fishing drone joins our crew for a summer-long NZ evaluation
We are testing the Aeroo Pro fishing drone across NZ beaches, bays, and boats all summer. Real conditions, honest results. Follow the evaluation with Go Boating NZ.
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Hauraki Gulf marine reserves, bar light outage and chart updates for Kiwi boaties
New Hauraki Gulf marine reserves, Whanganui bar light outage, chart updates and more. What Kiwi boaties need to know before heading out this summer.
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Junior angler Lockey Hawtree lands IGFA broadbill world record off Whakatane
Lockey Hawtree lands a 108.80 kg broadbill swordfish off Whakatane, earning an IGFA Junior Male 60 kg world record in a milestone for NZ game fishing.
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Windlass checks, anchor choice and bow gear tips to get your boat summer-ready
Get your boat summer-ready with expert tips on windlass checks, choosing the right anchor for NZ conditions, and maintaining bow gear for safe anchoring.
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Maritimo revives Caribbean brand with new hulls and craft-first philosophy
Bill Barry-Cotter brings Caribbean back with reimagined hulls, new variants, and the craft-first philosophy that defines Maritimo. Discover what the revival means for Australian boating.
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Napier fisher sentenced for dumping snapper and hiding catch after fish washed ashore
Napier commercial fisher Robert Wigmore sentenced after dumping snapper at sea and failing to report catches, with discarded fish washing ashore at Westshore Beach.
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Two sailors found dead on drifting yacht in Mozambique Channel
A drifting yacht broadcasting a distress call was found with two bodies aboard in the Mozambique Channel. Learn what is known about the tragic discovery.
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Island Cruising turns 40 as Pacific Rally hits record 260 yachts in 2025
Island Cruising celebrates 40 years as the 2025 Pacific Rally reaches a record 260 yachts, making it the largest cruising rally in the world.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections now active as new NZ chart notices take effect
New Hauraki Gulf marine protected areas are now in force. Read what boaties need to know from NZ Notices to Mariners Edition 24 before heading out this summer.
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