Leading branding and digital design agency, Onfire Design has recently completed the rebrand and build of a new website for New Zealand boat builder Haines Hunter. Onfire specialises in marine industry marketing, the work for Haines Hunter the latest of a number of design and branding projects from within the industry. Alongside the new website, Haines Hunter now enjoys a sharp new logo, new boat graphics, new sales and marketing material and a new brand phrase – The Ride Just Gets Better. “Over the past six months Onfire has been working closely with Denis Kendall and Lionel Sands at Haines… Read More

Yachting Developments is pleased to confirm the safe delivery of 34.3-metre Al Duhail and subsequent safe arrival into her home port in Qatar. After launching in Auckland, New Zealand, on the 22 January 2020 she formally handed over to her owner in February 2020 before travelling to Doha from New Zealand. Her exceptional performance on this 8,000nm maiden cruise is testament to the skillset of all involved in her design and construction. Al Duhail profile – image Chris Jack Al Duhail is an all-carbon motoryacht sportfisher that was commissioned by experienced owners who were looking to upgrade their previous sportfisher… Read More

Boaties around the country are excited about getting out on the water again this Thursday 14 May as New Zealand moves to Alert Level 2.  Our friends at Coastguard NZ are encouraging boaties to prepare themselves and their boats well, in advance of heading to the boat ramp, and have shared a comprehensive checklist that even the most seasoned boatie will find helpful. If, when going through this checklist, you realise something needs fixing, replacing or your engine needs servicing, contact one of our NZ Marine member companies for assistance. A comprehensive list of boat dealers, marine mechanics, marine electricians,… Read More

Not letting the Covid-19 Lockdown slow it down – Haines Hunter has launched its all-new website at www.haineshunter.co.nz The all-new website has been designed for easy navigation and contains a host of new features and functionality including a new boat configurator. The ‘online boat builder’ function allows site visitors to specify a model of their choice from the comfort of their home. Simply select the boat model, then add a colour scheme and a wide variety of optional features such as outboard motor options, ski poles, gas cookers, bait boards, and more. Once the ‘submit’ button is clicked, the specified… Read More

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today that it has partnered with MJM Yachts. Under the terms of the agreement, Propspeed will be the standard foul-release coating for all MJM Yachts’ underwater running gear such as propellers, shafts, struts, rudders, trim tabs and through-hull fittings. “MJM has a hard-won reputation for selecting world-renown partners and incorporating only the finest components in their award-winning yacht line up,” said Chris Baird, CEO, Propspeed. “We are confident that MJM’s discerning clientele will appreciate the increased fuel economy and ease of maintenance that the Propspeed foul-release coating will provide.” “For many years we… Read More

The results of the latest Trusted Brands survey for New Zealand are out, and Yamaha has been named ‘The Most Trusted Marine Engine Brand’ for the fourth year in a row. Reader’s Digest commissioned Catalyst Market Research to survey New Zealanders’ opinions of a range of NZ brands. Reader’s Digest Australian editor-in-chief Louise Waterson says being a Trusted Brand top place getter is a great achievement, well deserving of acknowledgement. Consumers appreciate being able to turn to brands they trust, especially in challenging times. “This is an unprecedented time in history right now and trust has never been more tested… Read More

The New Zealand Based Company Reflects on a Decade of Innovation, Growth and Sustainable Business Philosophies RAILBLAZA Ltd. has reached an exciting milestone as the organization recognizes ten years of designing and producing accessories for the marine industry. With a versatile product line, RAILBLAZA allows the opportunity to spend less time setting up and more time enjoying the outdoors. While working on his property, founder Ross Pratt struggled to find a reliable solution for securing things onto the back of his ATV. Born out of necessity, Pratt developed a system that he quickly realized would provide the answer to a… Read More

Gamefishing champion Nathan Adams, who is an IGFA world record holder and multiple game fishing Nationals’ winner, has partnered with Lusty & Blundell, using Raymarine electronics on both his existing boat and his new project boat. Nathan, an ex commercial fisher who still uses his 6.5-metre ex commercial fishing Bluewater “tinnie”, Western Break, is also the owner, designer and manufacturer of Red Gill Custom game fishing lures. He holds the 37kg IGFA world record for a 335kg Pacific bluefin tuna and an IGFA world record broadbill swordfish with junior angler Jessie Wright. His Red Gill Lures team has won the… Read More

If you’re near the water in Auckland this week and are seeing red, it’s probably because Harken has taken over the Waitemata Harbour. This week celebrates the start of three top tier national and world youth sailing events in Auckland. Partnering with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, home of the America’s Cup, Harken are proud to be the principal sponsor of the Youth International Match Racing Cup, the Youth Match Racing World Championships, and the National Secondary School Keelboat Championship. Robbie Young, Harken NZ Managing Director commented “at the front is not just a saying synonymous with Harken’s high… Read More

As part of an interview with NZ Marine, Christian Stimson, principal of Stimson Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, comments on how he’s using his roles as President of RINA NZ Division and Industry Lecturer at AUT to help bridge the gap between academia and industry. Christian Stimson Credit – Graeme Finch I have been running my own design practice for 32 years, from when I graduated, based initially in the UK with the last 10 years in New Zealand. You can’t help over that length of time start to see patterns and repeated situations. The most recent Global Financial Crisis… Read More