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Black Cat Group taps F&B boss to be CEO 14th April 2026

Black Cat Group taps F&B boss to be CEO

The scenic cruise and ferry operator fills the vacancy left by Paul Milligan’s departure.


Black Cat recovery could take another two weeks – ECan 19th February 2026 /

Black Cat recovery could take another two weeks – ECan

The catamaran has broken into two main parts but its recovery has been hampered by severe weather.


Black Cat vessel breaks up, salvage plan progresses 9th February 2026 /

Black Cat vessel breaks up, salvage plan progresses

The stricken Black Cat vessel at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay, Akaroa, has broken up into two main parts.


Black Cat salvage plan revised, vessel now wrecked on beach 5th February 2026 / /

Black Cat salvage plan revised, vessel now wrecked on beach

Swells shift the grounded catamaran, prompting a change in the way the vessel is recovered.


Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused… 2nd February 2026 /

Black Cat Cruises resumes Akaroa operations, recovery of holed vessel paused…

The cause of the incident remains unclear but a co-owner says he’s proud of the conduct of the crew on Saturday.


…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel 2nd February 2026 /

…with damage “worse than expected” for stricken Black Cat vessel

TAIC launches an inquiry into Saturday’s grounding at Akaroa.


Black Cat Cruises’ Paul Milligan leaving for another tourism CEO role 27th January 2026 /

Black Cat Cruises’ Paul Milligan leaving for another tourism CEO role

After more than 20 years at the operator, the long-serving chief executive is taking the helm of another notable experience.


“Vote of confidence in Canterbury tourism” – Black Cat completes Encounter Kaikoura acquisition 17th November 2025 /

“Vote of confidence in Canterbury tourism” – Black Cat completes Encounter Kaikoura acquisition

The new owner says it wants to continue the legacy the Kaikōura business has built up over 36 years.


From beginnings to Black Cat – Lynette Buurman on 31 years of business challenges, resilience 13th November 2025 /

From beginnings to Black Cat – Lynette Buurman on 31 years of business challenges, resilience

Encounter Kaikoura’s co-owner says she has mixed emotions ahead of the company’s sale on Monday.


Black Cat Cruises acquires Encounter Kaikoura 6th November 2025 /

Black Cat Cruises acquires Encounter Kaikoura

Black Cat Cruises expands north with the purchase of eco-tourism operator Encounter Kaikoura.


DOC restricts Akaroa dolphin viewing, stunting  growth for operators 25th September 2025 /

DOC restricts Akaroa dolphin viewing, stunting growth for operators

But the protection of the threatened Hector’s species is also important, says Black Cat Cruises.


Black Cat Cruises to officially launch new ferry 5th September 2024

Black Cat Cruises to officially launch new ferry

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