Takacat New Zealand Named Most Trusted Business in Auckland Region 2025

Takacat New Zealand Named Most Trusted Business in Auckland Region 2025 and Secures Spot in New Zealand’s Top 20 Innovative Products

Auckland, New Zealand – 24th Nov, 2025 – Takacat New Zealand, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of premium portable inflatable catamaran boats, is proud to announce it has been awarded the prestigious "Most Trusted Business – Auckland Region 2025"  title, alongside being named one of "New Zealand’s Top 20 Innovative Products for 2025".

These independent, consumer-driven accolades recognise Takacat’s unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, customer satisfaction and ethical business practices since its founding in 2007 by founder and chief designer Greg Sowden.

The "Most Trusted Business – Auckland Region 2025" award reflects thousands of verified customer reviews and ratings, placing Takacat at the very top of trusted brands across nominated business in the greater Auckland area. This recognition underscores the confidence that boat owners, adventure seekers, fishing enthusiasts and commercial operators have placed in the Takacat brand.

In addition, Takacat’s flagship range of lightweight, high-performance inflatable catamarans has been honoured as one of the "Top 20 Innovative Products in New Zealand for 2025", celebrating the company’s groundbreaking open-bow, quick-assembly design that has redefined portability and stability in the inflatable boat category.

“We are incredibly humbled and grateful to receive these two significant awards,” said Paul Powney, Managing Director of Takacat NZ. “Being voted the Most Trusted Business in Auckland by the very customers we serve is the highest compliment we could ask for. Combined with recognition for innovation, it reinforces that our passion for creating the safest, most practical and enjoyable inflatable boats on the market, resonates with our customers.

Takacat boats are now sold globally through a co-operative distributor network and are trusted by recreational users, sailors, rescue organisations, divers and commercial charter operators alike for their unmatched stability, rapid inflation/deflation times and ability to be stowed away easily.

About Takacat New Zealand 

Based in Auckland, Takacat NZ Ltd is a 100% New Zealand-owned and operated company dedicated to designing and manufacturing the world’s most versatile portable inflatable catamarans. With a focus on innovation, evolution, durability and user experience, Takacat continues to set the global benchmark for lightweight, stable and easy-to-use inflatable boats.

For more information, please visit www.takacat.co.nz or

the award site at https://mosttrusted.co.nz/business-awards/

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