On offer is a selection of natural havens for yachts looking to avoid the South Pacific cyclone season between November and April. During this time they can expect to enjoy long, warm summer days, congregate with fellow yachties, and catch up on all important maintenance schedules. Often overlooked is the fact that the New Zealand's summer occurs in phase with the Northern Hemisphere winter, making New Zealand an attractive destination for both cruising and repair schedules.
But refit work isn't restricted to summer. New Zealand's relatively mild winters make refitting very much a year round activity; savvy operators take the opportunity to ski New Zealand's Southern Alps, or to enjoy some well-earned rest taking in the northern hemisphere summer while their refit continues in the southern winter.
But refit work isn't restricted to summer. New Zealand's relatively mild winters make refitting very much a year round activity; savvy operators take the opportunity to ski New Zealand's Southern Alps, or to enjoy some well-earned rest taking in the northern hemisphere summer while their refit continues in the southern winter.
There are many factors that give New Zealand a competitive edge in the
refit and repair market, but possibly the most defining factor is the
quality of its tradespeople and their natural affinity to working in a
team environment.
New Zealand has a proud maritime heritage. Its marine industry has developed a broad range of experience and nurtures a strong innovative spirit in every sector of maritime endeavour. By combining experience and innovation, New Zealand tradespeople have built a reputation for achieving consistently impressive results working on some very challenging projects.
The large number of previous clients or yacht captains who return to New Zealand with their next vessel to take advantage of Kiwi skills and facilities bears testament to the reputation of the Kiwi refit industry.
Few places in the world can offer such a wide range of skills, support and services in such close proximity to their respective berth or repair facilities. This true for all New Zealand repair destinations, from Whangarei in the north to Nelson in the south.
Skills are passed from generation to generation through the marine industry's well-structured trade training programme. As a result of training and a tradition of teamwork, refit facilities around the country are able to offer a high level of expertise and professionalism - Kiwis get the job done.
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New Zealand has a proud maritime heritage. Its marine industry has developed a broad range of experience and nurtures a strong innovative spirit in every sector of maritime endeavour. By combining experience and innovation, New Zealand tradespeople have built a reputation for achieving consistently impressive results working on some very challenging projects.
The large number of previous clients or yacht captains who return to New Zealand with their next vessel to take advantage of Kiwi skills and facilities bears testament to the reputation of the Kiwi refit industry.
Few places in the world can offer such a wide range of skills, support and services in such close proximity to their respective berth or repair facilities. This true for all New Zealand repair destinations, from Whangarei in the north to Nelson in the south.
Skills are passed from generation to generation through the marine industry's well-structured trade training programme. As a result of training and a tradition of teamwork, refit facilities around the country are able to offer a high level of expertise and professionalism - Kiwis get the job done.
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