New-Zealand Articles

From Sailing Champions to Conservation Crusaders: Unveiling the Success Story of NZ's Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection

Peter Burling and Blair Tuke, both unrivalled sailors and co-founders of Live Ocean, salute the passage of the NZ’s Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Bill as a massive stride forward for the Gulf. This achievement has been central in the mission of these three-time America’s Cup victors, multiple Olympic medallists, and distinguished SailGP sailors, who initiated the Live Ocean marine conservation entity half a decade ago. Since its establishment, Live Ocean has commendably infused $3.5 million to endorse 17 Marine conservation missions.

The Hauraki Gulf, celebrated for its richness in biodiversity, has always been under Live Ocean’s spotlight. The spirited duo expresses their enthusiasm as this long-anticipated Bill will offer enhanced safeguarding to this treasured area. Blair Tuke, one half of the founding duo, commends the immense effort invoked by various community groups and individuals to realise this monumental achievement.

07-10-2025

Olympic Class Sailing in the Spotlight at 40th Hamilton Island Race Week

Nestled in the heart of the dazzling Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island Race Week readies for its 40th anniversary celebrations. This year, the annual carnival of sails is slated for 16-23 August, promising a spectacular weeklong feast of maritime competition and camaraderie. This year’s spotlight shines on the Olympic class match racing, with teams from Australia and New Zealand firing up for a three-day exhibition series. New Zealand’s men’s 49er and Women’s 49erFX teams will compete in earnest against their Australian counterparts.

24-06-2025

Showdown of a Lifetime: World's Most Southern Superyacht Regatta Is All Set To Begin

The stage is set for the world's most southerly superyacht regatta, the 2025 New Zealand Millennium Cup. Yachting veterans and new entrants together promise an adventure of epic proportions.

29-01-2025

Rising Stars Prevail against Experienced Sailors in New Zealand's 2025 Flying 15 National Championship

The prestigious 2025 New Zealand Flying 15 National Championship held at the Bay of Islands introduces new winners, after an adrenaline-packed sailing week.

27-01-2025