All articles by Barry Thompson – Page 5
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NewsKiwi borders now open to foreign-flagged vessels
The New Zealand government has agreed to border exemptions for foreign-flagged vessels with maintenance and refit booked in NZ.
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NewsKiwi builder signs contract for 18m carbon fibre sportfisher
Lloyd Stevenson’s Artnautica 60 is due for launch in early 2022
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NewsNew name, new dates for Kiwi show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show is officially still on, but with a new format, new name and new dates.
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NewsOrion and Smuggler awarded High Court costs from Sealegs
Following a lengthy court battle lasting almost four years, the Auckland High Court in New Zealand has sealed an order for costs against amphibious boatbuilder Sealegs. This brings the total of costs awarded against Sealegs to circa $500k with the costs to be paid immediately.
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NewsMaritime NZ approves further marine business activities
Thanks to some dedicated work by NZ Marine on behalf of the New Zealand marine industry, Maritime NZ has approved further marine business activities under Covid-19 Level 3. This follows the recent opening of restrictions on manufacturing, which has allowed New Zealand boatbuilders to get back to work.
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NewsKiwi builders return to work as NZ lockdown measures ease
As New Zealand prepares for an easing of lockdown measures at 11:59pm tonight, Kiwi boatbuilders are looking forward to returning to work on Tuesday under Level 3 restrictions. When Level 4 lockdown came in over five weeks ago, Kiwi boat manufacturers, along with the rest of the country, had to ...
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NewsInvincible Boats expands Down Under
Invincible Boat Company, a US-based builder of saltwater sportfishing and high-performance boats, has appointed Sydney-based Boat Monster as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
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NewsTohatsu Outboards NZ under new ownership
The directors of Tohatsu Outboards NZ Ltd have announced that the business is being sold to their business partner Lakeside Marine NZ Ltd, a subsidiary of Lakeside Marine Pty Sydney.
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NewsBusiness as usual Down Under as key shows given green light
While many boat shows and major events around the world are being cancelled or postponed due to the coronavirus, organisers of forthcoming shows in New Zealand and Australia say it is business as usual.
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NewsStabicraft founder steps aside as CEO
Iconic Kiwi boat manufacturer Stabicraft is on the hunt for a new chief executive with its founder Paul Adams stepping aside, providing a pathway for a new leader after 33 years at the helm.
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NewsCase against Tectrax struck out in High Court
Sealegs International and its parent, Future Mobility Systems, have withdrawn their High Court claim against fellow New Zealand-based company Tectrax for alleged infringement of copyright in the unique arrangement of features in the Sealegs amphibious system.
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NewsSanctuary Cove and Sydney shows set for strong 2020
The two biggest boat shows in Australia – the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) from May 21-24 and the Sydney International Boat Show (SIBS) from July 30 to August 3 – are both reporting positive industry response to the 2020 editions of each show.
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NewsHorizon Yachts unveils two new models for 2020
Horizon Yachts used its bi-annual Open House event in Taiwan to unveil its newest additions to the expanding FD Series.
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NewsHorizon demonstrates new 6D infusion process
Taiwanese boatbuilder unveils technology at its Open House this week in Kaohsiung
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NewsPositive response to 2020 Kiwi boat shows
Both shows recorded amongst their highest ever attendance figures in 2019 and 2020 is already shaping up to be just as big
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NewsSmuggler Marine and Orion win over Sealegs court case
Boatbuilders to pursue all court costs and damages from Sealegs
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NewsKiwi boatbuilder Naiad sold
Business to be acquired by its east-coast Australian builder partner, Yamba Welding & Engineering
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NewsPrincess appoints exclusive NZ distributor
Christchurch-based boat dealership Sports Marine Ltd has secured exclusive distribution of Princess Yachts for the first time into the New Zealand market.
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NewsNZ builders return to amphibious boat market
NZ boatbuilders Orion and Smuggler Marine have resumed production of their amphibious boats following a Court of Appeal decision last month that Sealegs had previously won in order to stop them from making amphibious vessels.
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