Environmental & Sustainability News
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Beyond the horizon: What the Greta Thunberg yacht interception reveals about sailing into conflict zones
Greta Thunberg’s Gaza voyage raises legal and moral questions about maritime protest, aid delivery, and naval enforcement beyond territorial waters.
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Our ocean, Our asset: why possible UN rules must work for real kiwis
UN goals to lock up 30% of the ocean must work for Kiwi families, fishers and boaties — or risk damaging the lifestyle we’re trying to protect.
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World Ocean Day 2025, celebrating the oceans that connect
World Ocean Day 2025 reminds us why the oceans that connect us matter. A reflection on what the sea means to those who spend their lives on the water.
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Electric Wave sparks change with NZ’s first e-marine hub in Queenstown
Electric Wave has launched New Zealand's first e-marine hub in Queenstown, marking a major milestone for clean marine transport in the country.
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Webinar: Protecting New Zealand’s marine environment from invasive pests
Clean Below? Good to Go. returns with a free webinar on protecting New Zealand's marine environment from invasive pests. Register now to secure your spot.
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Electric boat, Candela C-8 Polestar Edition, crosses continents in maritime first
The Candela C-8 Polestar Edition has made maritime history as the first electric boat to complete a crossing from Europe to Africa under its own power.
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Deep Dive Division wins Māori Company of the Year at NZ Hi-Tech Awards
Hamilton-based Deep Dive Division has taken out the Poutama Trust Maori Company of the Year award at the 2025 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. Find out what drives their success.
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Volvo Penta launches fully electric IPS propulsion system
Volvo Penta has launched a fully electric IPS marine propulsion system, combining zero-emissions performance with precision control, joystick manoeuvrability, and scalable power up to 4.5 MW.
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Powering your boat the smart way: how MicroMall is making marine energy safer, smarter, and more Kiwi
MicroMall drew big crowds at the 2025 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show with its innovative locally assembled lithium battery systems. Smarter, safer marine energy for Kiwi boaters.
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ExploMar’s SUPER/ISLAND battery platform unlocks 200km range for electric boats
ExploMar's new SUPER/ISLAND Battery Platform delivers up to 200km range for electric boats, offering a modular high-capacity solution for marine electrification.
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Foil4TheGulf becomes New Zealand’s largest foiling event
With over 200 entrants, Foil4TheGulf has become New Zealand's largest foiling event, raising awareness for Hauraki Gulf marine protection alongside Black Foils and Live Ocean.
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UK project powers ahead with grid-to-boat-to-grid technology
A UK-led project has successfully demonstrated bidirectional charging for electric boats, allowing vessels to both charge and supply energy to the grid—setting the stage for zero-emission boating worldwide.
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