Hauraki Fenders - News
We are moving to .com - August 2021
It has been so busy over the past nine months that we haven't updated our news, whoops, and there has been lots of it! The growth and expansion we have experienced since mid 2020 has been nothing short of remarkable. We have lots of new products coming onto the market over the next few months, in addition to the new products we already have available and are selling, even though they haven't yet made it to this website.
With this large growth and our focus on global expansion, we are in the process of building an entirely new website and associated e-commerce platform as well as moving to www.haurakifenders.com
So watch this space, exciting times ahead!
It has been so busy over the past nine months that we haven't updated our news, whoops, and there has been lots of it! The growth and expansion we have experienced since mid 2020 has been nothing short of remarkable. We have lots of new products coming onto the market over the next few months, in addition to the new products we already have available and are selling, even though they haven't yet made it to this website.
With this large growth and our focus on global expansion, we are in the process of building an entirely new website and associated e-commerce platform as well as moving to www.haurakifenders.com
So watch this space, exciting times ahead!
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Hardin Up Yachting USA chooses Hauraki Fenders - Nov 2020
Previously a reseller of Hauraki Fenders, Hardin Up Yachting have been so impressed with the performance and reliability of our products over the years that they wanted their own, so we worked together and created their own branded version. How awesome is that. |
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Yet another America's Cup team chooses our Hurricane Fenders - Sept 2020
Team INEOS UK are the latest AC team to recognise the quality and value of our hurricane fenders, recently taking delivery of 12 fenders with some awesome embroidery to compliment them. The excitement is starting to build with 3 teams now here in Auckland. |
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Hauraki Fenders now an authorised reseller for Grand Pacific fenders and Marinaquip dock wheels- August 2020
We are pleased to announce we have extended our range of products to include Grand Pacific marina fenders and Marinaquip dock wheels. Both are reputable brands with great products, hence why we approached them and can how offer their products to you. |
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The Fatboy has arrived - July 2020
Introducing the Fatboy, our large fender's shorter cousin who overindulged during COVID-19 lock down. This fender is 800mm long (length of a small fender) and 400mm wide (width of a large fender) and is ideal for craft with a low freeboard. Neoprene and Fleece covers also available. |
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Neoprene fender covers released - June 2020
Announcing the arrival of neoprene covers to the Hauraki Fenders family! These are 3mm neoprene, available in black. They are UV treated and reversible for an extra long life. And better still, this fabric is designed to reduce any potential scuff on your hull and help to eliminate any fender squeak. A heavy duty fender cover for when you are boat-to-wharf or when you just need something with a bit more grunt. |
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New online store now open - May 2020
We are pleased to announce the first stage of our online store is now open, with the New Zealand and Australian stores now open. The Rest of World store is still a work in progress and will follow shortly. So what are you waiting for, go and check it out here. |
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Hauraki Fenders a plenty during SSANZ RNI - Feb 2020
A record breaking 38 yachts lined up for the infamous SSANZ RNI. This 2-handed yacht race consists of 1200 nautical miles over 4 legs around the North Island of New Zealand. Over half the fleet were carrying Hauraki Fenders onboard for use during the stop overs. A true testament to how popular we have become in New Zealand. |
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Hauraki Fenders in Queenstown - Nov 2019
We are proud to say we have officially entered the South Island lake market. The luxury charter vessel Pacific Jemm which operates on the stunning Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the latest commercial vessel to choose our products. |
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Hauraki Fenders in Tahiti - Apr 2019
We are pleased to announce that Hauraki Fenders are now available in Tahiti via our latest reseller Art2Vie. For further details see their website www.art2vie.pf |
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Hurricane fender sales continue to rise - Nov 2018
Our Hurricane Series Fenders continue to gain in popularity around the world with a steady increase in sales to the USA and Australia over the past six months. Our reputation for top quality products is spreading fast, in particular throughout professional sailing teams. The photo to the left is of a recent order for an Australian customer. The photo to the left is of a recent order for an Australian customer. |
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Hurricane fenders for SailGP - August 2018
We are pleased to announce the recent delivery of 14 custom sized Hurricane series fenders to Sail GP for their F50 Foiling Catamarans. The size, shape and need for protection of these incredible yachts made our fenders a perfect fit. |
Hauraki Fenders in the mags - May 2018
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Hauraki Fenders releases rectangle inflatable fenders - March 2018
Hauraki Fenders is again revolutionizing the marine fender market with the introduction of its Rectangular Inflatable Fenders. These fenders combine the storage benefits of inflatable fenders with the advantages of rectangular shaped fenders. Learn more about them here |
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Scallywag select Hauraki Fenders - February 2018
Yet another Volvo Ocean Race Team has selected Hauraki Fenders to keep their boat safe and sound while at the dock. Scallywag have now joined the growing number of offshore race yachts using our fenders. We wish the team all the best for the remainder of the Volvo Ocean Race. |
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Hauraki Fenders international sales continue to rise - December 2017
Overseas sales of our inflatable and hurricane series fenders continue to rise. The latest set of hurricane fenders (pictured left) have gone to Team Hollywood in Australia. Our reputation for producing high quality and reliable fenders is ever increasing around the globe. |
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Hauraki Fenders at the Auckland on Water Boat Show - September 2017
Hauraki Fenders continues to increase its presence in the New Zealand marine market. You'll find Hauraki Fenders all over the Auckland on Water Boat Show this year on everything from Sealegs, Jeanneau Yachts, Prestige Launches, Lagoon Multihulls, Lloyd Stevenson Boat Builders, through to the newly launched Rapido 60 ‘Romanza’ (pictured). |
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Congratulations Matt Hibbard (Lockie) and Emirates Team New Zealand - June 2017
Well done to our business partner Matt Hibbard (Lockie) and Emirates Team New Zealand for winning the Americas Cup in Bermuda! We speak on behalf of all New Zealanders when we say: "Congratulations - a job well done, and in the most humble and convincing way possible". It will be great to see Americas Cup racing back in New Zealand waters. |
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Vestas 11th Hour Racing chooses Hauraki Fenders - May 2017
We are pleased to announce the Volvo Ocean Race Team Vestas 11th Hour Racing have chosen to use our inflatable fenders and covers for their mammoth adventure around the world. We wish the team all the best and good luck! |
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The biggest Hurricane Series fenders yet on CQS Racing - November 2016
At a whopping 1.15m x 0.575m x 0.85m each (that’s 560L of volume) CQS Racing has taken possession of the largest Hurricane Series fenders we have manufactured to date. Because of the yachts wings and DSS foils, these custom made fenders were required to keep the yacht far enough off the dock and allow room for the foils. We wish CQS Racing all the best for the upcoming Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. |
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Hauraki Fenders joins the gold rush - July 2016
It's amazing where our products end up; not only on boats all around the world but Hauraki Fenders are also being used as buoyancy for a number of different applications such as this portable gold mining rig in the South Island, New Zealand. |
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Hauraki Fenders in the 52 Super Series - May 2016
With Hauraki Fenders proving more and more popular on the TP52's, Team Sled have taken the use of their inflatable fenders to the next level. Using some fender covers we made specially for them, Team Sled are also using their inflatable fenders as practice turning marks allowing them to further improve their crew maneuvers prior to regattas in the 52 Super Series. |
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Hauraki Fenders sponsors Youth International Match Racing Regatta - March 2016
As a proud sponsor of the Youth International Regatta held by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, Hauraki Fenders would like to congratulate George Anyon, Logan Andresen, Josh Wijohn and Patrick Haybittle for winning the Youth International Match Racing Championship 2016. |
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Hauraki Fenders supplies custom Hurricane fenders to Oracle Team USA for the Americas Cup - February 2016
Hauraki Fenders is pleased to announce it was specially chosen by Oracle Team USA to provide a number of custom hurricane fenders. The hurricane fenders were designed to meet their specific size requirements and needs when handling and maneuvering their state of the art Americas Cup foiling catamarans. When protection is paramount, nothing can beat a customised closed cell foam fender. |
Hauraki Fenders releases it's medium sized fender for 35'-50' craft in Tradeaboat - January 2016
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SoftBank Team Japan chooses Hauraki Fenders - December 2015
Hauraki Fenders recently supplied a number of custom sized hurricane series fenders to SoftBank Team Japan for its America's Cup campaign. The hurricane fenders were custom sized to meet SoftBank Team Japans specific needs for handling and protecting their Americas Cup catamarans. |
Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron - Breeze Magazine - 2015
Sail World - 2015
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