Tony Mair, developer of over 6000 marina berths throughout New Zealand and the South Pacific, is retiring and a team of three is ready to take the reins on the his world class marina facility at Waiheke Island.

The New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) is pleased to announce that entries have opened in the NZMOA Awards for 2024.

Westhaven Marina, the Outboard Boating Club and Ōrākei Marina are collecting aluminium cans to help manage waste and raise funds for a great cause.

The pictures say it all. Find out about NZMOA’s flagship event for 2023, the Marinas and Boatyard Conference and inaugural trade show.

Does the marina industry have it all for young people seeking a rewarding career with progression opportunities? The industry’s national association, NZMOA, thinks so and has teamed up with MAST Academy to promote the industry as a great career option.

From July 1, Boatsmart HQ will provide its clients a state-of-the-art, advanced vessel management services combined with marine insurance. The Advanced Preventative Maintenance package was developed in partnership with leading New Zealand insurance brokers Crombie Lockwood.

PUBLISHED ON BEHALF OF MARITIME NZ:  This year, new Marine Protection Rules targeted to reduce emissions from boats came into force. The rules are part of New Zealand’s accession to MARPOL Annex VI, an international agreement that aims to reduce air pollution from ships. As of 1 January 2023, the Part 199 Marine Protection Rules are fully in effect.

It’s fantastic to see products for the marina industry developed and manufactured here in New Zealand. Marinaquip was a winner in the 2022 NZMOA Marina of the Year Awards for its multi-piece pile ring. And now it has introduced yet another product for marina operators and their customers. Read on to find out about it.

NZMOA Gold Sponsor Feature: The newest addition to the Dixon range of products is a S/S 316 Large Capacity Hose Reel Trolley that helps make your marina ready for emergency response.

NZMOA Gold Sponsor Feature: BoatSmart HQ is Australasia’s leading provider of advanced vessel management services. They provide a super yacht / commercial vessel maintenance plan scaled for recreational boat owners. They use the very latest preventative maintenance systems on their members’ boats to ensure peak performance, while keeping maintenance time and costs to a minimum.

'World View, Pacific Focus' is the theme for the 2023 NZMOA Marinas and Boatyard Conference as we gather to examine how our industry is shaped now, and how it can prepare for future challenges and front foot trends and development. Includes a new Trade Show opportunity for our Associate Members.

This swing set by Dixon Manufacturing is great for kids and also a reminder that Dixon still leads the way within the New Zealand marinas and boatyards industries because it can turn its hand to anything, and it produces very high quality finished product.

The Australian based Marina Industries Association (MIA) is calling for New Zealand marina professionals interested in pursuing an internationally recognised qualification within the industry to express interest in a New Zealand based training opportunity.

Thank you to our participants, our hosts, our speakers and the NZMOA family of sponsors for a memorable and informative 2022 Marinas & Boatyard Conference.

Eight marinas received Clean Marina certificates at the NZMOA Marina of the Year Awards celebration dinner in Picton last night.

The New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) has recognised New Zealand’s very best marinas and boatyards for 2022.

GOfuel is a long term supporter of NZMOA that has extensive experience in the marine industry and owns and operates the largest marina fuel network on the water in New Zealand. Now it is moving to a lower emission diesel.