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Three Training Grant recipients named
Photo / Peter Rees Photography - Supplied by Waiheke Marina With thanks to the support of our Marketing Partners, we are delighted to...
Apr 16


Industry graduates on the stage at MAST graduation
NZMOA extends a warm congratulations to five graduates from the industry recognised at the MAST graduation event in Auckland this March,...
Mar 19


What do our customers think about hull cleanliness? Cawthron report released
701 owners of moored boats completed the Cawthron Institute’s survey ‘Recreational boater views on hull cleanliness’ in 2023-24, which...
Feb 26


Queenstown to host 2025 Marinas and Boatyard Conference
The New Zealand Marina Operators Association has announced that its 2025 conference will be held from 10-12 September in Queenstown....
Jan 21


New Hardstand Operations training option with MAST
The Marine and Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand (MAST Academy) has launched a new six-month on the job training option in...
Dec 17, 2024


New boat insurance offer enters the market
Gallagher Insurance is likely the marina and boatyard industry’s most trusted and experienced insurance broker. Now they have teamed up...
Dec 3, 2024


First ever industry-wide survey calculates vital contribution of marinas and boatyard industry to NZ economy
It is one of New Zealand’s oldest industries, providing and operating the waterfront structures that enable safe storage and maintenance...
Nov 18, 2024


AMM course a hit for NZMOA grant recipient
NZMOA was delighted to support Bayswater Marina Manager Kim Passmore to attend the Advanced Marina Manager (AMM) course in August this...
Nov 18, 2024


Protect our boating paradise message for the summer season
Biosecurity New Zealand is working with marinas to spread messaging to boaties about undertaking good biosecurity practices. Marlborough...
Oct 20, 2024


TallyWeb enhances experience for Waiheke Marina customers
A NZMOA sponsor promotion Waiheke Marina / Image by Phil Hart A brand-new marina presents a unique opportunity to rethink and optimise...
Oct 16, 2024


Essential info for members operating as incorporated societies
A NZMOA sponsor promotion In 2023, the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 came into effect, replacing the previous legislation that governed...
Oct 15, 2024


Shaping the world through the IMG committee
The International Council Marine Industry Association (ICOMIA) plays a big role in the marine industry internationally and thanks to an...
Sep 26, 2024


Marine Structures to make waves as Australasian marine infrastructure powerhouse
Australia’s largest pontoon and jetty builder – formed through the landmark merger of Superior Jetties with The Jetty Specialist – has...
Sep 18, 2024


Photo Albums from the New Zealand Marinas and Boatyard Conference 2024 in Wellington
It's a wrap on a sell-out, memorable conference in Wellington. 150+ speakers and delegates. 17 sponsors, five marinas visited and a huge...
Sep 16, 2024


17 Kiwi marinas now on ‘Clean Marina journey’
The $540 million marina and boatyard industry is on a mission to minimise its environmental impact, particularly in relation to coastal...
Sep 13, 2024


Marina of the Year winners announced at New Zealand Marinas and Boatyard Conference
Wellington, New Zealand Half Moon Bay Marina in Auckland has been named New Zealand’s Marina of the Year for 2024. The boatyard at Bay of...
Sep 12, 2024


NZMOA chair reflects on 2023-24
Chris Galbraith is Chair of NZMOA and General Manager of Bay of Island Marina. Last year we were reporting on a sequence of year-on-year...
Sep 6, 2024


Apprenticeship Success: Barry Upokomanu's Journey at Gulf Harbour Marina
Not everyone knows exactly what they want to do when they leave school, and Barry Upokomanu was no exception. His career began in a...
Aug 22, 2024


And the Marina of the Year finalists are…
Today we name four finalists in the tightly contested Marina of the Year category. This award recognises the marina that is achieving...
Aug 7, 2024


Boatyard of the Year: Finalists announced
This morning we name two finalists in the Boatyard of the Year category. This award recognises the boatyard that is achieving best...
Aug 7, 2024
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