NZ Boat Register Goes Live: A New Era For Marine Traceability

Based in LowerHutt, NZBoatRegister is NewZealand’s first nationwide platform for recreational boat identification and registration. Established in2024 as a profitforgood venture, it provides free ...

Over 1,200 Boats Listed As Stolen In NZ; Only 14% Recovered Amid Lack Of National Register

When Bradley Croft tore through Porirua and Lower Hutt, stealing and vandalising boats, the damage topped $466,000. Four years later in Russell, thieves struck again — boats worth up to $200,000 ...
Wellington.Scoop

1,200 boats stolen, only 14% recovered – central register could help

Without a unified register, parts of New Zealand’s ~$3billion boating economy run on guesswork, not accountability. When Bradley Croft tore through Porirua and Lower Hutt, stealing and ...
The New Zealand Herald

New Zealand navy patrol ship sale: Decade-old boats deemed not fit for service, transferred to Ireland

Former Royal New Zealand Navy patrol boats Rotoiti and Pukaki are craned onto a big lift vessel for transfer to Ireland. Photo / George Block Kiwis walking the Auckland waterfront can see the ...
The New Zealand Herald

Person rescued from Browns Bay during Sealegs amphibious boat sales event

A person was rescued by an amphibious boat during the Sealegs sales event at Browns Bay on Saturday. A person was rescued from the water at an Auckland beach on Saturday thanks to the quick thinking ...