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New Zealand WorkBoat Review 2012 is published by VIP Publications 4 Prince Regent Drive, Half Moon Bay Manukau 2012, Auckland, New Zealand Phone 09 533 4336, Fax 09 533 4337 Website www.workboats.co.nz
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New Zealand Workboat Review 2012 is published for the maritime industry. It is available on subscription in New Zealand and overseas.
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BLACK PEARL IS A BLACK JEWEL An example of Kiwis working together
CAPE RESCUE SURVIVES BAPTISM OF FIRE Taranaki coastal communities have a capable rescue craft
WATERFRONT IDENTITY DRIVES A HARD BARGAIN 25 years of successful business
CUT ADDS REAL ESTATE TO WORKBOAT An extra 7.7m mid-section transforms a mussel boat
SMALL SAFETY CRAFT SUITS CADETS' Sea Cadet instructors keep a close eye on their charges
ARATAKI MEETS PILOT BOAT DEMAND Tauranga's new pilot boat cuts a dash
PT MAY A TOUGH LITTLE TUG Nimble tug incorporates clever features
DOGGED EFFORTS KEEP PESTS AT BAY Dogs keep islands free of pests
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