Saturday, January 24, 2026

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Marine Scene

New regatta day events to celebrate Auckland’s 186th birthday

Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta is the exciting on-water spectacle held once a year that celebrates many elements of the city’s rich maritime history. This...

Fishers casting competitive lines

By Kerry Lee, Franklin Times Calling all fishing enthusiasts – the Orere Community and Boating Club (OCBC) is once again holding its annual Auckland...

Sailors will find Cagliari conditions challenging

The announcement that the first preliminary regatta on the “Road to Naples 2027” for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup will be in Cagliari,...

New America’s Cup alliance maps out competition’s future

The America’s Cup Partnership (ACP) has announced the formation of an “historic alliance” between the founding teams of sailing’s pinnacle event. It says it’s a...

Why east Auckland is a boatie’s paradise

East Auckland is one of the best parts of New Zealand for boaties and the suburbs of Bucklands Beach and Half Moon Bay help...

One Ocean Protest sends loud and clear message

A chief organiser of the highly visible One Ocean Protest last Saturday is proud of the massive show of support that mobilised for the...

Workshop to deliver water safety advice

With Maritime NZ Safety Week on the horizon, a free workshop about kayaking and small boat safety is being held in Howick this Saturday. Steve...

Record-breaking yacht joins 2025 PIC Coastal Classic fleet

The New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club, organisers of the PIC Coastal Classic race, are proud to welcome Lucky, the 88-foot Juan K-designed maxi that’s...

East Auckland watersport centre receives $2.2m funding

A major marine facility planned for east Auckland has received a helpful funding boost. Once completed, the Highbrook Regional Watersport Centre will provide for storage...

Dragon boaters provide exciting marine spectacle

There was an unmistakable buzz of excitement when the first-ever dragon boat racing event was staged on the East Tamaki Estuary. The recent event was organised by Ricky...

Rower to make debut for New Zealand

In just three years of competing, exceptional rower Nathan Strachan has powered his way to the head of fields, earning a coveted national title...

Sailors descend on Howick Beach for national champs

Howick Sailing Club recently had the privilege of hosting the 54th 2025 Family Boats New Zealand Starling National Championship. The competition was staged at Howick...

East Auckland hosts mass Sea-Doo fishing event

New Zealand’s largest gathering of Sea-Doo fishing skis has taken place on a stunning day in east Auckland. It was organised by adventure fishing enthusiast...

“Act of love” blesses open sea odyssey

A strong adventurous woman who has sailed 16,000 nautical miles over 18 months has made east Auckland her temporary port for rest and repairs. Jacqueline...

Fishing report

This fishing is just through the roof, next level, amazing!! Well if you're heading out wide that is.  Plenty of big Snapper have been landed...
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