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Moorings in New Zealand: Permits, Regulations, and the Grey Areas
Regulations and Rights 17 Feb 2026

Moorings in New Zealand: Permits, Regulations, and the Grey Areas

Mooring permits, coastal consent process, legacy moorings, transfer rules, and maintenance obligations. A practical guide to NZ mooring regulations.

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Marina Berth Agreements in New Zealand: What You Are Actually Signing
Regulations and Rights 28 Jan 2026

Marina Berth Agreements in New Zealand: What You Are Actually Signing

Licence vs lease, fee review mechanisms, transfer restrictions, and hidden costs. What NZ boat owners need to know about marina…

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Bar Crossings in New Zealand: What Every Skipper Needs to Know
Coastal Navigation 5 Jan 2026

Bar Crossings in New Zealand: What Every Skipper Needs to Know

How to read bar conditions, cross safely, and know when to turn back. Covers NZ's most dangerous bars including Manukau,…

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Passage Planning in the Hauraki Gulf: Routes, Tides, and Local Knowledge
Coastal Navigation 15 Dec 2025

Passage Planning in the Hauraki Gulf: Routes, Tides, and Local Knowledge

Practical passage planning for the Hauraki Gulf -- routes to Waiheke, Coromandel, and Great Barrier, tidal flows, weather windows, and…

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Preparing Your Boat for Winter at the Marina
Practical Guides 27 Nov 2025

Preparing Your Boat for Winter at the Marina

NZ-specific guide to winterising your boat at the marina -- damp not frozen, engine prep, battery care, ventilation, and the…

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Marina Berth Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Boatie Should Know
Practical Guides 8 Nov 2025

Marina Berth Etiquette: The Unwritten Rules Every Boatie Should Know

Practical guide to marina berth etiquette in NZ -- fenders, noise, shared facilities, and the unwritten rules experienced boaties already…

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Waikawa Marina: Marlborough Sounds Without the Picton Crowds
Marina Destinations 3 Nov 2025

Waikawa Marina: Marlborough Sounds Without the Picton Crowds

Profile of Waikawa marina in the Marlborough Sounds -- 600 berths, haul-out services, Queen Charlotte Sound access, and the boatyard…

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New Zealand’s Clean Marina Accreditation: What It Was and Where It Stands
Sustainable Boating 21 Oct 2025

New Zealand’s Clean Marina Accreditation: What It Was and Where It Stands

A practical overview of NZ clean marina accreditation -- what the programme required, why it wound down, and how marina…

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Opua Marina: A Practical Guide to the Bay of Islands Gateway
Marina Destinations 12 Oct 2025

Opua Marina: A Practical Guide to the Bay of Islands Gateway

Ground-level guide to Opua marina in the Bay of Islands -- berths, fuel, customs clearance, facilities, and honest advice for…

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Fostering a Responsible Boating Culture in New Zealand
Boating Culture 15 Jul 2024

Fostering a Responsible Boating Culture in New Zealand

New Zealand’s pristine waters and diverse marine ecosystems are a boater’s paradise. But with this privilege comes the responsibility to…

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