Ingenuity and a can-do attitude are hallmarks of the New Zealand character, the legacy of a pioneering past, and qualities they are justifiably proud of. As an island nation tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Pacific Ocean, far from population centres and world markets, New Zealanders are used to looking to their own resources. The tradition of self-reliance goes right back to New Zealand's ..More
Chairmans report - 2008 will be a year that remains etched in the minds of everyone involved in the global marine industry as a defining time of great change. As we progress through 2009 there are already very positive signs of how New Zealand's marine industry readily adapts to adversity, change and new challenges.Due to the unique qualities that the New Zealand marine industry possesses we have remained robust through this tough period.New Zealand's ...More
Welcome To Paradise - New Zealand's awesome landscapes, lush forests and amazing wildlife do seem to be God-given, or at least divinely inspired, and its pleasant climate makes it a haven for outdoor activities. Stretching 1500km across 15 degrees of latitude north to south from 34°S - nearly 30° and 2800km if you include the sub-tropical Kermadec Islands to the northeast and the sub-Antarctic Auckland and Campbell Islands to the south - New Zealand ...More
ShipCo: Workboats & Machinery For The Pacific - Ship Constructors Ltd (Shipco) operates from a shipyard located in the North Island of New Zealand in the city of Whangarei. From Shipco's inception in January of 1990, 75 vessels have been built. Tugboats, barges and other workboats have been the predominant construction and vessels built by the company can be found, not only in New Zealand, but also in Australia, Fiji and New Caledonia. In the early years ...More
New Zealand The Refit Destination With A Competitive Edge - On offer is a selection of natural havens for yachts looking to avoid the South Pacific cyclone season between November and April. During this time they can expect to enjoy long, warm summer days, congregate with fellow yachties, and catch up on all important maintenance schedules. Often overlooked is the fact that the New Zealand's summer occurs in phase with the Northern Hemisphere winter, making ...More
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