New Zealand

Catch your breath at every new turn as New Zealand casts its spell, and vow to return to the land of the long white cloud.

CURRENT NEWS

What you need to know about the countries you want to visit, the regulations and changes that affect our industry, and all the latest developments in technology.

NZ opens sea borders

The next step in New Zealand’s border reopening will be the sea and air borders open for visitors...

  • 12 May 2022

Border updates: the Antipodes

Arguably the best place to be during a pandemic is on a yacht at sea, though navigating the border...

  • 21 October 2021

Northern oasis

Two marine redevelopments in New Zealand's Whangārei Harbour are creating a refit oasis on the...

  • 20 July 2021

New Zealand beckons

New Zealand waters are now officially open for business to Australia-based cruising yachts and...

  • 26 May 2021

Antipodean yacht bubble

New rules allow superyachts to travel between Australia and New Zealand as part of a travel and...

  • 19 April 2021

NZ customs and immigration

New Zealand maintains strict rules for the arrival and operation of superyachts in its territorial...

  • 3 December 2020

Applied reason

The tense wait is over for foreign America’s Cup personnel trying to enter the host nation as the...

  • 1 August 2020

Slowly lifting

New Zealand border exemptions will soon be available for vessels, including work vessels, yachts...

  • 19 June 2020

Inside guide

NZ Marine has released a guide for yachts visiting New Zealand in the lead-up to America’s Cup.

  • 29 February 2020

Clock ticking

Time is running out for America’s Cup superyacht berthage in Auckland.

  • 29 November 2019