Originally incorporated in 1965 as the Boating Industries Association of New Zealand Inc, NZ Marine was formed by industry leaders who identified significant growth potential in New Zealand’s highly capable and robust local boating businesses. Over the last five decades, the industry’s individual companies have joined forces in a cooperative cluster to advance their interests locally and in international markets.

New Zealand has become a leader in the international marketplace with a reputation for excellence and competitive manufacturing. Export earnings have risen from $25 million in 1988 to $760 million in 2022, with the superyacht, refit, equipment, and commercial vessel sectors being responsible for the majority of exports.

NZ Marine is the organisation responsible for multiple roles within the industry and one that has changed significantly over the years to reflect the needs of its member companies in the modern marketplace.

NZ Marine plays a key role in bringing scale and direction to the industry’s strategy of becoming one of the powerhouses of NZ’s export economy.

The main sectors of NZ Marine – NZ Marine Export Group and NZ Marine Industry Association – complement each other to work to increase the capability and local and export sales for the New Zealand marine industry.

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