New Zealand has announced the restriction-free reopening of its borders, coinciding with the new superyacht hub of the South Pacific nearing completion.
“We’re now known globally as not just clean and green, but as safe.”
That was the message from New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern today, as she announced the dropping of border restrictions, meaning international visitors from visa waiv-er countries, will be able to arrive on New Zealand shores from May 1 without any isolation requirements.
The announcement coincides with the superyacht hub of the South Pacific, Orams Marine’s, comprehensive new facilities swinging into action.
This gives large, world-cruising superyachts a safe, sustainable, and world-class refit facility to haul out in, in the heart of one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
Over the past two years Orams Marine has added an 820 tonne travel lift, an 85 tonne travel lift, an expanded hardstand, an 85 tonne work shed, doubled marina capacity with three 90 metre marina fingers, and added a built in water treatment plant, to the comprehensive yard which also includes a 600 tonne slipway, tender storage, quality on-site services, and a team which has been working with superyachts since 1987.
Under construction for next season are large marine work sheds capable of housing vessels up to 60 metres.
With yachts now moving back into the South Pacific, the central Auckland yard has also ex-panded its services, with immigration and clearance services, destination guides, an on-site host, and a number of new crew facilities planned for next year.
Orams Marine has served the marine industry from its Auckland location for 35 years and CEO, Neven Barbour says the new additions allow the world-class facility in a world-class location, to work with large superyachts on complex refit needs.
The 32,000 square metre site is set in the heart of Auckland’s marine precinct in a prime wa-terfront location, and is a five minute walk from Auckland’s CBD and entertainment and hos-pitality precincts. The region’s leading yard has become a favourite with refitting crew due to its high-quality work, excellent amenities nearby, secure crew housing, and easy access to Auckland’s Harbour and Hauraki Gulf islands.
