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‘Clean Below, Good to Go' at NZ Boat Show

‘Clean Below, Good to Go' at NZ Boat Show Understanding how to identify marine pests, and how to prevent them from hitchhiking on your boat Look out for the team at stand 434 at the Hutchwilco Auckland Boat Show from 16-19 May at ASB Showgrounds. There will be marine pest information and a live tank display to help get your eye in for the nastiess by Zoe Hawkins Posted 17 May 15:29 NZST

Your feedback on marine pest management is sought

Your feedback on marine pest management is sought The four northern-most regions of NZ seek your opinion on marine pest management Please take five minutes to provide the four northern-most regions of NZ who want to hear your thoughts about the broad options relating to clean hulls and other ways that marine pests can hitchhike, such as in ballast or bilge water and fishing gear. by Zoe Wilde Posted 17 May 15:31 NZST

Exhibition: John Street and the Fosters Collection

Exhibition: John Street and the Fosters Collection A new exhibition at the NZ Maritime Museum celebrates the man behind the historic Fosters store A new exhibition at the New Zealand Maritime Museum celebrates the man behind the historic Fosters ship chandlery and one of the country's most recognised maritime identities, John Street by Hillary Rock-Archer Posted 15 May 14:42 NZST

Make 2019 count! Leaner, greener washbags

Make 2019 count! Leaner, greener washbags More space in your sailing kit bag, and less environmental impact When it comes to our own cleaning products, there are a lot of simple switches that can dramatically reduce our plastic use, waste and environmental impact. They also can free up space in your kitbag by dramatically reducing what you need. by Gael Pawson Posted 29 Apr 23:00 NZST

OCC RoRC report from New Zealand

OCC RoRC report from New Zealand New Zealand is the best place to do any boat work Whangarei, New Zealand is the best place to do any boat work we have ever been. After two months gallivanting around South Island, we hauled out mid-January and have been very busy ever since. by Franco Ferrero & Kath McNulty Posted 28 Apr 17:46 NZST

Volunteers celebrate 25yrs at NZ's Maritime Museum

Volunteers celebrate 25yrs at NZ's Maritime Museum Two volunteers are celebrating their 25th year of service at the NZ Maritime Museum Two men who share a love for the sea are celebrating their 25th year as volunteers at the New Zealand Maritime Museum. Roger Hames and Bob Hawkins have been mainstays at the Museum almost since it first opened its doors in 1993 by Sophie Sager Posted 29 Mar 23:10 NZDT

Open Day on 70ft cruising sloop this Sunday

Open Day on 70ft cruising sloop this Sunday Are you are looking to head off on a major cruise, or wish to downsize to a floating apartment? Are you are looking to step out of the fast lane, and head off on a major cruise offshore? Or are you interested in downsizing and acquiring live aboard accommodation? Take the opportunity to see SV "Silver Fern" this Sunday at Marsden Cove. by Bryce Sommerville and Martha Mason Posted 20 Mar 18:54 NZDT