This year’s Auckland Boat Show will bring a hive of New Zealand marine innovation to central Auckland. The 17-20 March show, which will create a festival on the water in the heart of summer in central Auckland, is set to be a showcase of innovative marine products and vessels. Northland-based start up company, Naut is […]
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Westhaven Marina chooses Spinlock high quality, comfortable lifejackets
New Zealand’s premier marina, Westhaven Marina, has selected the internationally-renowned, high quality range of Spinlock inflatable lifejackets for their staff. The popular Spinlock inflatable lifejackets also form part of this year’s show ticket prize, which boat show ticket purchasers enter the draw for when they buy their tickets online. Peter Vitali, from well-known Westhaven chandlery, […]
Summer date sees the Auckland Boat Show increase in size, and exhibitors
When the Auckland Boat Show returns, from 17-20 March, 2022, it will be with more exhibitors, in a bigger footprint. With the show moving to March to take advantage of Auckland’s season of boating, the new dates will allow visitors to experience summer on the water at the show. The March show is set to […]
2021 Auckland Boat Show cancelled due to New Zealand Covid-19 restrictions
Due to New Zealand Government COVID-19 restrictions which limit people gathering, the 2021 Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled, it has been announced today. “New Zealand’s longest-standing on water-based boat show was scheduled to open on 7th October, but with uncertainty on which restriction levels will be in force at that time, we have made […]
Previous America’s Cup bases will become location for one of Australasia’s leading boat shows
The Auckland (On Water) Boat Show will return in March 2022, moving into the previous America’s Cup bases. America’s Cup developments will be getting a new lease of life in March when the Auckland (On Water) Boat Show moves in. The show, which is one of Australasia’s leading boat shows, will run from 17th-20th March […]
Kiwi success story Enertec marks 33 years of cutting-edge electrical technology
New Zealand marine and RV systems specialist, Enertec, combines industry-leading, cutting-edge technology, with a long-standing, trusted reputation built on knowledge and experience. Enertec’s story begun in 1987 when it was created to supply test and measurement equipment. Inevitably, yachtie founder Colin Pawson’s passion with the boating world soon shaped the company’s destiny towards the marine […]
Newly-released Yamaha Helm Master EX to be at Show
Yamaha Marine has introduced Helm Master EX, the next level of customisable, integrated boat control. Now available in single-through-quad outboard applications, Helm Master EX brings forward the benefits from the original Helm Master system – including joystick manoeuvrability – and improves upon them, creating greater control and fishability for a wider range of boaters. “The […]
Father’s Day – boating style
We break down the best gifts for the marine-minded man in your life. No father’s day present? No problem. We’ve collected our favourite boating goodies for the marine man in your life, the fishing father figure, or the king (fish) of dad jokes; all of which will be on display at this year’s Auckland Boat […]