Multimillion-dollar superyacht repair loophole into NZ border

Post author By New Zealand Blog News Service
Post date September 25, 2020

Our borders are closed and guarded by the military – but if you’ve got enough money you can get your superyacht and an international crew into the country courtesy of a boat repair loophole.

A Ministry …

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