NZ Marine Industry Association

New Zealand coastline opened for increased superyacht chartering

NZ Marine has unveiled a streamlined clearance process for foreign flagged yachts, wishing to charter in New Zealand waters. The new process removes the need for a bond, with an owner’s written guarantee to leave New Zealand waters after 24 months, now satisfactory.

NZ Marine announces strong entries for 2015 New Zealand Millennium Cup

Next year’s NZ Millennium Cup will boast a strong line-up of luxury vessels, including Yachting Developments charter yacht BLISS, as well as Perini Navi superyacht Silencio.

NZ Marine companies to showcase new-to-US products at FLIBS 2014

This week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) will be attended by the NZ Marine companies, including the prominent NZ shipyards, McMullen & Wing and Alloy Yachts.

Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti discusses new approach to regional yachting industry during MYS 2014

Last month’s Monaco Yacht Show 2014 was marked by the meeting of the Asia Pacific Superyachts Tahiti, NZ Marine, Superyacht Australia and professionals from the South Pacific islands. They discussed a new collaborative approach to marketing the region as a united superyacht destination.

Investment opportunity announced for superyacht refit development site on Auckland’s waterfront

Expressions of interest have been formally open to local and international bidders for the development of a 1,6 hectare site in the Wynyard marine area of Auckland in New Zealand into a major new superyacht refit facility.

Tourism New Zealand to once again participate in 2014 Monaco Yacht Show

Next week’s Monaco Yacht Show will be once again attended by Tourism New Zealand, promoting New Zealand as a superyacht destination.

Monaco Yacht Show to once again feature New Zealand Street

Set to run in the lovely Mediterranean yacht charter destination – Monaco next month, the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show will once again feature the New Zealand Street, displaying the strength of New Zealand’s superyacht industry.

Video: 42m motor yacht THE BIG BLUE in New Zealand

A video interview with the Mayer family – the owners of the 42m Troy expedition yacht The Big Blue (ex Imbros) – on why they recommend the beautiful New Zealand yacht holiday location as a cruising destination for superyachts.

Australia and New Zealand partner to challenge superyacht status quo

The 2014 Australian Marine Export and Superyacht Conference (ASMEX) saw Australia and New Zealand discuss a concerted approach to the way the superyacht industry charters, cruises and works within their region.

Joint meeting of key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand to attract more superyachts

This year’s Australian Marine Export and Superyacht conference (ASMEX) will be marked by a joint meeting of the key decision making bodies in Australia and New Zealand, discussing the superyacht visitation in the region.

Preliminary notice of New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015

The preliminary notice of the New Zealand Millennium Cup 2015 was announced yesterday, on April 9, 2014. The race represents the South Pacific’s premier superyacht regatta and has a reputation for attracting superyachts with a penchant for taking the adventurous route.

New ‘Destination New Zealand Superyacht Attraction Initiative’ announced by New Zealand Marine

New Zealand Marine has officially launched the new ‘Destination New Zealand Superyacht Attraction Initiative’, which will see NZ Marine join forces with government bodies to promote New Zealand as a destination for superyachts.