A bit of our Woodbine Marine history.
Woodbine Marine Auckland is East Auckland’s exclusive dealer for Sea-Doo personal watercraft and trusted agents for Extreme, Stabicraft, Huntsman and Kingfisher boats, along with Honda Marine and Mercury outboards.
Since opening in October 2006, we’ve grown from a new chandlery and showroom on a 4,000m² Ti Rakau Drive site to a purpose-built undercover showroom in 2015, showcasing over 40 brand-new boats, Sea-Doos, and inflatables. Whether you’re into personal watercraft, family boating, fishing, diving, or simply enjoying time on the water, our passionate team is here to guide you.
Our philosophy is simple: help you get the most out of your boating experience. That means understanding your needs, offering the right solutions, and stocking leading brands that deliver exceptional value.
Auckland offers one of the world’s best boating environments—make sure you experience it with us.
Trusted with more than just watercraft.
Woodbine Marine is a family owned and operated business and part of the Woodbine Group of companies, proudly servicing Auckland customers since 1985.
Other Companies
Woodbine Marine is part of the Woodbine Group of companies which includes a design and print services division located at the same premises. Owned by the Harvey family, Woodbine Group operates a range of major commercial and retail, property investment and development business and has been proudly servicing Auckland customers since 1985.
Meet Our Team
Get to know us in each of our specialist roles. Call in for a chat and coffee and let’s talk.
SAM HARVEY
General Manager
Office: 09 265 1623
Mobile: 021 444 235
sam@woodbinemarine.co.nz
More About Sam
With an addiction to speed Sam took up Jet ski racing at the age of 14. By the age of 18 he was competing on the World Stage Circuit in the United States of America.
In 2009 Sam became world champion winning the Prestigious IJSBA World Final Pro Open on a Sea-Doo.
Sam has 20 years of Marine Sales experience behind him and is also fully BRP certified and since opening Woodbine Marine in 2006, Sam is the General Manager and oversees all internal operations within Woodbine Marine.
Sam enjoys everything boating, Fishing and outdoor activities and spending time with his family
Diogo Vantacich
Marine Technician
Office: 09 265 162
More About Diogo
Born and Bread in Portugal, Diogo and his Family moved to New Zealand in 2016, to become what we call a new born Kiwi. Diogo has more than 20 years experience in the Marine Industry and specialises in Yamaha and 4 stroke Outboards, and new Boats fit outs. In is spare time he and his Family love to sail the Hauraki in their Family Yacht.
Logan Howell
Marine Engine Mechanic
Office: 09 265 162
More About Logan
Logan joined the service department back in mid 2021. Whilst specialising on Seadoo Servicing and repairs, logans next step is learning about Outboards. When hes not at work, he can be found on the water out wide searching for
Marlin & Sword fish.
STEVE ANSON
Sales Consultant
More About Steve
Steve re joins the Woodbine Team after being one of the first employees to work for Woodbine Marine back when it opened in 2006. After owning his own small Engine Sales and Service business, Steve brings a great wealth of sales, Customer service, along with a can fix it attitude.
Jesse Gormley
Marine Apprentice
Office: 09 265 162
More About Jess
Jesse has joined Woodbine Marine as an apprentice in the Auckland workshop.
He has been on jetskis all his life and loves being out on the water fishing with his family and friends. He hopes to make a long-term career in Marine with the skills he is learning.
JO LOMAX
Sales Consultant
Office: 09 265 1623
Mobile:027 599 4726
jo.lomax@woodbinemarine.co.nz
More About Jo
Jo Lomax is a well-known name in the Marine industry.
Jo was on her first boat at 1 week old and learnt to use a boat in North cove, Kawau Island as a kid. After spending close to 20 years working in sales for Trade-a-boat magazine/web first as a photographer then 8 years as Advertising manager. She then switched to Boat sales changing to a boat share membership company and even crewing on 2XS for client charters. In the more recent years, she moved to trailer boat sales, she knows her way around boats & Jetskis.
Not only does Jo know how to drive Boats, but she can also race them too after competing in Offshore powerboat racing since the age of 20 in Sports 60 and a Supercat boat in the 100-mile races.
Brad McKenzie
Mobile Marine Technician
Office: 09 265 1623
Mobile: 02102364282
brad@woodbinemarine.co.nz
More About Brad
Brad will be happy to help sort your boat at your work or home via our booking system.
Brad has been boating since he was a tinytot.
He has been in the industry for almost 12 years.
He is a Mercury certified specialist
And has completed level 3 and 4 as a trailerboat systems engineer.
In his spare time he loves boating with the family and friends.
Bob Powell
NPD Tech
Office: 09 265 162
More About Bob
Bob has been with the Woodbine group of companies for over 35 years.
Initially Bob was employed to manage Woodbine Services in Whitford but has now moved on to be a key senior person in our marine business.
Matt Russell
Service Manager
Office: 09 265 1623
matt@woodbinemarine.co.n
More About Matt
Matt started his career as a Marine Technician in 2014, after getting his NVQ4 in Marine Engineering. He joined the team in 2016 specializing in Sea-Doo watercraft, becoming a BRP certified technician, and in 2022 he stepped up to Service Manager. In his free time, he likes going out on his boat with mates, firing up the BBQ, and weekends away exploring NZ.
