We're currently cruising in Australia but were in New Zealand three months
ago.

The quality and quantity of yachts there is truly amazing, and they seem
to be about 5 to 10 years ahead of US and Europe design wise. Productuion
quality is much better than the mass produced Beneteaus, Bavarias,
Hunters, etc and prices are very competitive aided by the currently
favourable exchange rate.

One series of cruising designs that appealed were by Greg Elliot, but
there are many other designers.

Google on NZ yacht designers and builders and see what comes up.

Then you have the added benefit of sailing home.

Fair Winds

Graeme
sv Leonidas