Boating Lifestyle
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Navy simulator specialist Mark Taylor wins NZDF Civilian of the Year award
Mark Taylor, a former RNZN sailor turned civilian simulator specialist, wins the NZDF Civilian of the Year award after boosting frigate training availability by 30%.
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NZ Navy trainees build real seamanship skills through Cook Strait gales and Sea State 5
NZ Navy officer trainees faced 50-knot gusts and Sea State 5 swells during the Bravos sea phase aboard HMNZS Taupo. See how real conditions shape real seamanship.
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Boom tent awnings: more shade, better airflow and a cockpit that works harder
A boom tent awning transforms your cockpit with shade, shelter and better airflow. Find out which option suits your boat and how to get the most from it.
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AMF Boats co-director Brian Collings remembered as craftsman who shaped NZ marine industry
Brian Collings, co-director of AMF Boats and founder of Rivercity Marine, has passed away. Read his story and the legacy he left on New Zealand's marine industry.
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Packrafting guide: NZ rivers, gear and safety tips for backcountry paddlers
Explore New Zealand's best packrafting rivers, from the Whanganui to the Clarence. Get gear advice, safety tips, and route ideas for backcountry paddlers.
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LED upgrades and brightwork care: how to lift your boat's look and efficiency
Learn how marine LED lighting boosts efficiency and how to maintain brightwork with the right oils and varnishes. Tips and products for NZ boaties.
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How to use live river flow data for safer inland boating trips
Learn how to use live river flow and water-level data from regional councils across NZ to plan safer inland boating trips on rivers and waterways.
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Why sea boots have replaced gumboots at the ramp and on the water
From slippery ramps to offshore passages, sea boots have earned their place in Kiwi boating. Find out why gumboots no longer cut it on the water.
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Two lost Tasmanian surfboards washed up thousands of kilometres apart, years later
Two surfboards lost off Tasmania washed ashore years later in New Zealand and Queensland. Ocean currents carried them thousands of kilometres across the Tasman Sea.
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NZ Hydrographic Authority issues Edition 21 Notices to Mariners with Manukau, Milford Sound updates
Edition 21 of NZ Notices to Mariners brings chart updates for Manukau Harbour and Milford Sound. Stay informed on the latest navigation changes for safe boating.
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Metan Marine grows from backyard shed to US marine restoration leader with Awlgrip
From a backyard shed to a 2,300sqm facility, Metan Marine's rise to marine restoration fame is built on skill, ambition, and Awlgrip premium coatings.
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50-plus approved haulout facilities listed in updated 2025-26 national directory
Find over 50 approved haulout facilities across New Zealand in the updated 2025-26 directory. Plan ahead this summer and book early to protect our waterways.
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