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Fisheries NZ consults on shellfish rules for Auckland and Coromandel coasts
Fisheries NZ is seeking public input on new shellfish gathering rules for the Auckland Coromandel coast. Four options are proposed, from full bans to partial limits. Submissions close 12 June 2026.
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Poll: majority of New Zealanders want Fisheries Amendment Bill withdrawn, 30,000 submissions filed
A new poll shows most New Zealanders oppose the Fisheries Amendment Bill, with over 30,000 submissions filed. Find out what the public is saying about NZ fisheries.
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Why Waiheke Marina makes the case for a winter liveaboard on the island
Discover why Waiheke Marina is the perfect winter liveaboard base. Great facilities, easy island access, and the Hauraki Gulf on your doorstep.
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NZ woman joins all-women crew sailing South Pacific to track plastic pollution
Rawinia Wikaira joins eXXpedition's all-women crew sailing the South Pacific to track plastic pollution through waters of deep cultural significance to her iwi.
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Why Waiheke Marina berth holders are treating their boats as a weekend retreat
Discover why Waiheke Marina berth holders are treating their boats as weekend retreats, with easy provisioning, transport links, and Hauraki Gulf access.
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73,647 signatures against bottom trawling delivered to Parliament by Blair Tuke and Jono Ridler
Blair Tuke and Jono Ridler deliver 73,647 signatures to Parliament demanding an end to bottom trawling, starting with New Zealand's seamounts.
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Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot launch electric venture with NZ dealer reach
Groupe Beneteau and Fountaine Pajot have formed E-LEKTRA MARINE to electrify sailing. NZ dealers already stock hybrid models from the seven brands involved.
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Oil booms laid after sunken MV Gleaner leaks diesel sheen at Thames wharf
A 12-metre steel vessel sank at Shortland Wharf in Thames, leaking diesel into coastal waters. Oil booms have been laid as the Waikato Regional Council works to contain the spill.
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DOC investigates two incidents of boats crowding orca in Raglan Harbour
DOC is investigating two incidents of boats crowding orca in Raglan Harbour. Learn the legal rules for boating near orca in New Zealand waters.
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Rosalie Nelson takes helm at Live Ocean Foundation as ocean advocacy campaign gains momentum
Rosalie Nelson has been appointed CEO of Live Ocean Foundation, bringing expertise in journalism, tech strategy and nonprofit leadership to ocean advocacy.
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BlueNav virtual anchor system takes top prize at French electric boating awards
BlueNav's virtual anchor system wins top prize at the 2025-2026 AFBE Awards, recognised for protecting seabeds and enabling precise station-keeping without dropping anchor.
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Patuharakeke applies to close Mair Bank shellfish beds for two years as pipi numbers collapse
Patuharakeke has applied to close Mair Bank shellfish beds near Whangarei for two years after pipi numbers collapsed. Submissions close 18 May 2026.
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