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NZDF Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand marks 25 years of combined operations
Headquarters Joint Forces New Zealand marks 25 years coordinating Navy, Army and Air Force operations at home and overseas.
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LINZ issues Notices to Mariners Edition 13 with chart and navigation updates for NZ waters
LINZ Notices to Mariners Edition 13 delivers chart corrections, navigation aid updates, and ENC revisions for New Zealand waters. Check your charts before you head out.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections enforceable but not yet on charts, skippers warned
New marine protections in the Hauraki Gulf are enforceable but not yet on charts or plotters. NZ skippers warned of a critical information gap to navigate safely.
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Hauraki Gulf marine protections now active as February Notices to Mariners land
New Hauraki Gulf marine protections are now active, Tauranga dredging shifts navigation marks, and Whanganui leading lights are out. What NZ skippers need to know now.
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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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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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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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Milford Beach light withdrawn and Whangarei charts updated in October notices
Milford Beach navigation light withdrawn, NZ 5214 and NZ 5215 charts updated, and ECDIS display warnings issued in New Zealand's latest Notices to Mariners.
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Free official NZ boating charts from LINZ: how to download and keep them current
Download free official NZ nautical charts from LINZ. Learn the difference between RNC and ENC formats, the best software to use, and how to keep charts current.
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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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