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New Zealand's First Marine GPS Tracker Using One NZ Satellite, Powered By Starlink, Launches
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 5:59 pm | NZ Boat Register
AquaGPS, launched by Wellington-based NZ Boat Register and powered by One NZ’s traditional cell tower and satellite networks, delivers location tracking that keeps working when traditional cell-based trackers drop out. More >>
NZ Boat Register Adds Digital Paper Trail For Boats, Craft And Marine Gear Changing Hands
Friday, 1 May 2026, 8:23 am | NZ Boat Register
NZ Boat Register has introduced a transfer-of-registration capability that allows members to pass the full digital record of a recreational craft or piece of marine gear to another member. More >>
Why Digital Records Matter When Insuring, Selling, Or Recovering Watercraft
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 2:04 pm | NZ Boat Register
Insurance dispute bodies consistently report that insufficient proof of ownership or loss is a common reason claims are delayed or declined. More >>
Kiwis Three Times More Likely To Drown Around Christmas As Summer Drowning Season Approaches
Sunday, 7 December 2025, 3:41 pm | NZ Boat Register
According to ACC data January is consistently the worst month. Last January alone, 1,066 people needed ACC support after water-related injuries. The total cost in 2023 reached $13.5 million across 4,148 incidents involving recreational craft. More >>
The Receipts Are Lost. The Photos Are Gone. Can You Prove That Boat Is Yours?
Monday, 24 November 2025, 9:29 am | NZ Boat Register
New Zealand has 1.6 million recreational vessels but no mandatory registration system for craft under 24 meters. More >>
How Word-Of-Mouth Is Changing New Zealand Boating, One Club At A Time
Monday, 17 November 2025, 8:14 am | NZ Boat Register
When boat owners share their experiences at clubs and marinas, adoption spreads naturally through trusted community networks. More >>
The Boat Was Back Before He Knew It Was Gone
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 3:50 pm | NZ Boat Register
Anyone who finds your boat simply taps their smartphone against the tag. No app download. No account needed. Just tap and they're instantly connected to your vessel's secure profile with a direct way to message the registered owner. More >>
NZ Boat Register Goes Live: A New Era For Marine Traceability
Monday, 3 November 2025, 8:46 am | NZ Boat Register
Since itslaunch, the NZBoatRegister has grown into the comprehensive national platform for all types of recreational watercraft. More >>
Over 1,200 Boats Listed As Stolen In NZ; Only 14% Recovered Amid Lack Of National Register
Monday, 27 October 2025, 8:25 am | NZ Boat Register
Without a national register, insurers spend hours chasing boat details that should take seconds. Emergency crews lose critical minutes trying to identify vessels and contact owners midrescue. More >>
Unidentified Kayak Found In Lake Te Anau Underscores Urgent Need For National Boat Identification
Thursday, 12 June 2025, 11:04 am | NZ Boat Register
The NZ Boat Register is calling attention to this incident as a sobering reminder of how hard it still is to match found vessels to their owners in New Zealand. More >>
