Superyacht agents want the maritime border to re-open so they can secure bookings before some of the world's wealthiest choose to sail elsewhere next summer, taking their deep pockets with them.
New Zealand attracts about 50 foreign superyachts a year in normal times but an average of only 10 a year entered our waters under a refit exemption during the pandemic.
Now the marine sector is calling for the sea border to urgently open alongside the air border in coming months.
Amy Williams filed this report.
