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17 Best Backpacking Water Purifier Options for 2025
Thirst doesn’t care whether you’re knocking off the Milford Track or waiting out a nor’wester in a windswept bivvy—it just wants water that won’t send you sprinting for the long-drop. Below you’ll ...

Top 15 Material Handling Equipment Suppliers in New Zealand
Discover the Top 15 Material Handling Equipment Suppliers in New Zealand to find reliable sources for forklifts, conveyors, and lifting gear. This guide offers insights into suppliers' expertise, s...

Trailer Brake Kit Buying Guide: 15 Top Picks for NZ 2025
Yes — whether you tow a boat, caravan, horse float or work trailer, you can (and legally must) fit brakes that match the load you’re hauling. The good news is that complete trailer-brake kits now b...

Trailer Wiring Diagram: How to Wire 4, 5, 7 & 13-Pin Plugs
A 4-pin trailer plug feeds the basics: tail, stop and indicator lamps. Add a fifth wire and you can run reverse lights or a hydraulic brake-lockout for boat launches. Seven pins unlock electric ser...

Lightweight Tents NZ: 17 Best Hiking Picks for 2025
Discover the top 17 Lightweight Tents NZ for 2025, expertly curated for New Zealand's unique climate and hiking challenges. From ultra-light options to durable models, find the perfect shelter that...

Feed the Family: The New Action Outdoors NZ Fishing Nets
Discover the ultimate solution for responsible fishing with our new range of fishing nets designed to help you "Feed the Family". Crafted in New Zealand for durability and efficiency, these nets ar...

Fishing Tackle New Zealand: 15 Best Online & Local Stores
Looking for a one-stop list of places to buy rods, reels, lures and everything in between? This guide lines up 15 proven fishing-tackle retailers—brick-and-mortar shops and slick online stores alik...

Trailer Wheel Bearing Replacement: DIY Step-By-Step Guide
Nothing kills a weekend trip faster than a seized trailer hub on the side of State Highway 1. The culprit is almost always neglected wheel bearings; a handful of rollers that carry the whole load, ...

Geocaching NZ: Complete Beginner Guide, Apps, Maps & Tips
Free, real-life treasure hunting sounds too good to be true, yet that is exactly what geocaching offers. Using the GPS already sitting in your phone, you track down hidden containers—called caches—...

Edge Perfection: How to Sharpen a Knife Safely at Home
Yes, you can put a razor-sharp, kitchen-pro edge on any knife without leaving the house. A keen blade glides through tomatoes, fillets snapper cleanly, and—most importantly—keeps fingers away from ...

15 Best Boat Tie Down Straps for Safe Trailering in NZ 2025
These are the 15 most reliable, readily available straps Kiwi boaties can buy in 2025 to keep their boats secure on NZ’s sometimes-gnarly roads. Whether you’re nipping up SH1 to Whangārei or draggi...

Marine Supplies Auckland & Nationwide
Are you ready for safe and enjoyable marine adventures? Explore essential gear in Marine Supplies Auckland & Nationwide, from boat drum winches to hydraulic steering systems and eco-friendly ma...