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“The goal is not to sail the boat, but rather to help the boat sail herself.”

- John Rousmaniere

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"Daman and Katrin were a pleasure to deal with, professional with a focus on safety for themselves and our yacht. It was a big deal for us to have someone that we didn’t know Skipper her, but to our surprise we were completely at ease handing Zingara ll over to them and they brought her home without a scratch. I would thoroughly recommend Helm Services to anyone, and will use them again in the future when required."

Brett Forder

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Yacht support in New Zealand & across the South Pacific

We are based at New Zealand’s superyacht hub at Auckland      Contact Now

WHY CHOOSE US?

We create unique experiences.

As Yacht Agents we evolve and adapt but never forget where we came from. Proud of our rich Maori heritage, we know the best ways to share it and customise your Itinerary to fill it with unforgettable moments for you and your clients.

WE TURN IMPOSSIBLE TO POSSIBLE

Going above and beyond is what we do, we are more than just agents. We create a friendship for life. We continually surpass our clients’ expectations, and our return clients prove that we have the experience and capacity to handle the full scope of superyacht requests.

WE MAKE IT EASY FOR YOU IN NEW ZEALAND

Our dedicated superyacht support team uses the best of its local knowledge to help yacht owners and crew fully enjoy their time in NEW ZEALAND

Catalano Shipping NZ and South Pacific

Catalano Shipping NZ is a premier superyacht shoreside support agency in New Zealand and South Pacific. Based in Auckland, the main superyacht hub, our yacht services cover all aspects of shore support; such as immigration, customs formalities, obtaining charter permits and guiding through the local tax policies, provisioning, bunkering, uniform supply, itineraries, crew placement, management of refits and much more.

NZ Marine Industry Association

Committed to developing the Marine Industry in New Zealand

Reid Yacht Services Ltd

Reid Yacht Services is a specialist yacht services company and superyacht agent based in Auckland New Zealand. Our team of five ex-yacht crew have a friendly and professional approach to looking after our clients while here in NZ, throughout the Pacific islands and beyond. We specialise in prompt sourcing and delivery of spare parts, provisioning, crew placement and the myriad of other services a busy yacht or motoryacht requires.

Having a strong background in the marine industry we manage to deliver our goods and services with a cost savings result for the vessels we look after.

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NZ YACHTING SERVICES 

Global Customized Solutions

OUR SERVICES

NZ Yachting Services offers a wide range of consulting services to serve a wide variety of yacht ownership.  We can help you attain your goals whatever they may be. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and what our team can do for you.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT / BUYER'S AGENT

With 30 years of experience, We have the capabilities and expertise to help you with all aspects of either the purchase or management of your vessel. At NZ Yachting Services, we combine our insights and skills to transform your experience in  owning and managing a yacht into a breeze. We’re proud to help shape and improve how our clients understand and enjoy their asset.

SENSIBLE SOLUTIONS / SOLID ADVICE

Looking to purchase a yacht but don't truly understand what are or are not the right options? Let us help you work through those options.

Need to give your vessel an upgrade but are flat out in your own business? We can help you make sensible decisions within your ideal budget.

6 Puriri Place, Sandspit Auckland New Zealand

[email protected]

+6421486135

Auckland Yacht Services

Motor Yacht Service Centre is located at the Hobsonville Marina, 18 Clearwater Cove, Hobsonville, Auckland, New Zealand.

Just a few minutes cruise by boat from downtown Auckland. Berths are available onsite.

If travelling by road, take the western motorway (SH16) west and take the Westgate off-ramp. If travelling from the North Shore, head west-bound on SH18 and take the Brigham Creek or Trigg Road off-ramp. 

We have parking available outside our buildings.

Arriving by water is easy with up to 50m of on-water berthage.

Vessel Management

System Engineering

Boat Building

Contact Details

09 416 1179.

Unit A, 18 Clearwater Cove Hobsonville Marina Hobsonville Auckland

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NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD

Welcome to NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD

COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE

Welcome to NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD.  Our business is driven by word of mouth so we focus on the diverse needs of our customers every step of the way. We are committed to delivering a seamless, reliable, and professional service that  builds confidence and is designed to exceed expectations.

More About NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD

We were established in 2006 and have recently changed the company name to reflect the needs of owners whose boats are unavailable given the ongoing Covid pandemic, or other events that prevent their use. Owners now want the option to have their boats transported back to their home, or other desired ports. This can necessitate taking delivery from offshore factories or agents, completing sea trials, expediting necessary ex-factory equipment, and arranging crew to provide essential expertise to manage the voyage home.   We take pride in including clients in every step of the way from pre-delivery checklists, regular communication and daily updates about progress, through to final arrangements at destination.

Our Services

HERE’S WHAT WE PROVIDE

NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES provides a seamless service that is designed to meet the exacting needs of each customer, and is flexible enough so that alterations and changes are simple to accommodate along the way.

We take a step by step approach that includes extensive needs identification, planning, preparation, ongoing maintenance and communication throughout the delivery voyage, and a comprehensive delivery report upon arrival.

Initial Consultation

This is one of our most important services. It makes a big difference for customers, and is provided with the highest level of excellence. Our initial consultation is free. From here we then  ensure all details are simple, seamless and handled in a timely manner.

Whenever you work with NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES, you can trust that you’re in great hands because we take time to work with our clients to make sure we understand their expectations and requirements.

Our aim is to be straightforward, professional and ensure there are no surprises. 

Scheduled Delivery

We want all of our customers to experience the impressive level of professionalism when working with NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD. All of our services, especially this one, exist to ensure post vendor acceptance,  transportation, and delivery of your boat is enjoyable and stress free. You can trust us to be cautious, conservative, and particular during the acceptance process and journey home.

Pre and Post Delivery

The pre-delivery  process includes any sea trials, checking all the boat's systems, safety items, equipment and fittings, navigation and communication systems along with checks for quality of all soft items. During delivery, updates are provided each day so owners can track progress. All vessels are sailed conservatively so that neither crew or boat are put at risk, and to avoid unnecessary stress on sails, rigging or engines. A post delivery  report and log book will detail aspects of the voyage the condition of the vessel and it's systems.

Get in Touch

NZ YACHT DELIVERY SERVICES LTD is committed to exceeding your needs. Questions, comments or special requests? We’d love to hear from you, so don’t hesitate to reach out today.

PO Box 105204 Auckland 1143 New Zealand

[email protected]

123-456-7890

Yacht Delivery

Our seasoned skippers understand every nuance of mono-hulls, ensuring smooth crossings across New Zealand and the South Pacific. Let us handle the journey seamlessly and deliver promptly.

NZ Multi Hull Delivery

Tahiti’s shores, Fiji’s marinas – leave the Pacific navigation to us. Yacht Delivery Solutions tackles any Pacific passage with meticulous planning and precise execution, delivering your vessel flawlessly to its island destination.

Dedicated yacht delivery skippers and crew are available for either short coastal trips or long haul international yacht deliveries.

Power Boat Deliveries

Our skippers flawlessly deliver Nordhavns. Selenes. Sunseekers, and Azimuts. among others. We are experienced with New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands.

NZ CAT 1 Skippers and Crew

Relax and leave the Cat 1 compliance complexities to us. Our certified skippers and crew guarantee seamless NZ regsitered yacht delivery, exceeding all regulations for a stress-free delivery.

International expertise. stress-free amvals. And any local deliveries anywhere in Oceania. Fuel stops, customs, open ocean – we handle it all, you get your yacht in any port, ready for adventure. Contact us and chart your next yacht delivery

Vessel Tracking

Know your yachts every move. Real-time GPS tracking keeps you in the loop, from port departures to ocean crossing. Relax and watch your vessel’s progress on a map, mile by mile.

Local Experience.

26 years in New Zealand’s waters: From Opua’s calm bays to Wellington’s windswept coast, our skippers possess intimate knowledge of New Zealand’s diverse weather and tides. Trust us to deliver your yacht safely and efficiently, any port to any port.

Perfect Communication

Your yacht, your journey, our open communication channel. Trust your vessel to our seasoned skippers, but trust your peace of mind to our dedication to perfect communication. We believe your journey should be stress-free, and keeping you informed every step of the way is at the heart of our service.

Reliable & Dedicated

That’s the Yacht Delivery Solutions promise. We don’t just talk about smooth sailing, we deliver it. From meticulous planning to precise execution, your yacht is in capable hands. Expect clear communication, proactive problem-solving, and arrival at your chosen destination. This isn’t just a delivery, it’s a commitment to exceeding your expectations.

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Tidal Yachting Ltd

End to End Super Yacht Services

TESTIMONIALS

The agents of tidal yachting, New Zealand were able to assist many of our clients wishing to get their new yachts home to NZ from various locations around the world at a time when covid made the logistics incredibly complicated. For our busy international brokerage Tidal was a wonderful help, taking over the task of helping new owners get through complicated red tape with diligence, reliability and always with a smile. We couldn’t recommend them more.

— Anna Manach

CEO/Director, Nautilus Yacht Management Pty Ltd Cruising Yachts Collective

Thank you so much for your direction and guidance in regard to a career mapping consultation. If I know of anyone else who is a bit lost or in a similar situation, I will point them your way

— Angus Bramley (Crew)

Tidal Yachting has an exceptional service. They are very skilled and highly professional in all aspects and make things easier for the yachts operation. Looking for qualified crew? Uniforms? Legal Licenses and Documentation? Tidal Yachting is the answer!! They always exceed our yachts expectations and have an answer for everything. Thankyou so much Alisha and Hayley, we are endlessly grateful to have you as our agent and could not be happier with all your help. I look forward to continue working with you for years to come

— CAPT Samuel Alquilos

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Live updates: New Zealand Sail Grand Prix at Lyttelton, Christchurch

Newshub's Mitch Redman gets a guided tour of NZ SailGP boat Amokura. Credits: Image - Photosport, video - AM

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4:43pm - And that's the end of the day's racing, before it even begins. The racing window has closed and Mother Nature has carried the honours.

Surely tomorrow, we'll be better prepared... such a shame for the record paying crowd, who go home without seeing any racing.

Join us again at 3pm Sunday for live updates of the revised racing scheduled.

4:33pm - Still no racing, due to "mammals on course", which is a little embarrassing. The same thing happened last year and dolphins are quite common in this area, so it wouldn't have takent much foresight to make sure they had something to do somewhere else today.

The opening race has been delayed, after a dolphin was sighted on the course. SailGP is known for its respect for the ocean and nature, so wellbeing of wildlife comes before racing.

2:57pm - Great Britain have been docked points - both from the NZ regatta and the season standings - after a training incident with Spain.

The Brits collided with the Spanish boat during the third practice race on Friday and the penalty may have ended their chances of reaching the series final at San Francisco.

"We’re licking wounds from that issue," said GBR driver Giles Scott. "It's really, really frustrating, but tomorrow's a new day - we'll come out swinging and see what the weekend's got."

The British now sit seventh overall, 11 points out of the top-three cutoff for the final.

Kia ora, good afternoon and welcome to Newshub's live coverage of NZ Sail Grand Prix at Christchurch's picturesque Lyttelton Harbour.

Last year saw the international sailing circuit visit the South Island for the first time and many of the participants described the stopover as the best of the year.

This event was scheduled for Auckland, but unavailability of suitable venues forced organisers to return to Lyttelton, which isn't a bad back-up option.

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The home team were pipped by Kiwi skipper Phil Robertson and his Canadian crew in 2023, but the newly branded 'Black Foils' are determined to take honours this weekend, after back-to-back success at Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Driver Peter Burling wans't at the wheel for the last regatta at Sydney, while he was on babywatch, so he'll chase a hattrick of victories at Christchurch.

Saturday's racing will consist of three fleet races, while Sunday will see two more, plus the three-boat final.

The fleet and championship standings are:

Australia - Tom Slingsby  

New Zealand - Peter Burling

Denmark - Nicholai Sehested

Spain - Diego Botin

France - Quentin Delapierre

Great Britain - Giles Scott

United States - Taylor Canfield

Canada - Phil Robertson

Germany - Erik Heil

Switzerland - Nathan Outteridge

Join us at 3pm for the first race.

TAB Odds: Australia $2.90, New Zealand $3.25, Denmark $8, France $11, Spain $11

Canada's Kiwi skipper out to spoil homecoming party again at SailGP Christchurch

The black boat isn't the only one chasing a 'home' win at the New Zealand round of SailGP this weekend.

Last year, Kiwi Phil Robertson stole the show, when he drove his Canadian team to victory on Lyttelton Harbour.

Robertson is back in the country for the first time since the famous win and his sights set on a repeat effort this weekend, but defending his title isn't the only reason to come home.  

"It's pretty hard to compete with New Zealand coffee around the world," Robertson told Newshub. 

As it turns out, that rule applies to most beverages - including the alcoholic variety.

"I definitely like the local craft breweries and get into it... but I still love a Speights," he joked.

Come Sunday, he'll hope those beers will be celebratory. Last year, he helped Canada achieve their only event win to date, spoiling the party for local hero Peter Burling and the NZ boat.

"That was up there," he reflected. "That was massive."

Not everything about being home is bright and sunny.  

"It's cold here, but the colder air brings a denser air, so you go faster," he noted.

The ever-comical Robertson has his own way of describing windy conditions at the last event in Sydney.

"You've got to bring your brown undies and buckle up, because it's going to be a wild ride," he said.

Robertson confirms those brown undies have been included in his luggage this weekend.

"I packed my brown undies, but hopefully I won't need them, because I love the speed."

That should be music to the ears of a record 22,0000 spectators who will make this weekend the world's largest ever ticketed sailing event.  

"An event like this here in Christchurch, I'm really hoping it inspires the local kids down here to get into it, because it's a wicked sport and there's so many opportunities around the world," he said.

If Robertson can go back-to-back for Canada, there would be no better example set.

Four people hospitalised following serious single-vehicle crash in East Auckland’s Flat Bush

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Gracechurch Drive in East Auckland's Flat Bush remains closed as emergency services attend the scene of a serious single-vehicle crash this evening. Photo / Hayden Woodward

Four people have been injured, one critically, following a single-vehicle crash in East Auckland tonight.

Emergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Dr in Flat Bush about 7.10pm.

“Initial indications suggest there are serious injuries,” police said.

A Hato Hone St John spokeswoman said seven vehicles attended the scene, including four ambulances, two rapid response units and an operations manager.

“We treated and transported four patients, one in a critical condition to Auckland City Hospital.”

One patient with serious injuries and two in a moderate condition were also transported to Middlemore Hospital.

Fire and Emergency NZ dispatched two fire trucks to the scene and said there was a total of five people involved in the crash.

“Upon arrival nobody was trapped and crews assisted police and ambulance,” Fenz said.

The road remains closed while emergency services respond to the scene.

“Motorists are advised to take an alternate route,” police said.

A photographer at the scene said a heavy haulage tow truck had arrived from Southern District Towing.

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