Here is the wrap up story.
Sounds like he genuinely had a bit on, and only had a handheld VHF. Broadcast the mayday, but couldn't hear a thing in return. I think it has been managed tactfully by the authorities.
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/437001/boatie-who-made-mayday-call-could-have-cancelled-it-maritime-nz
Hi there,
My partner and I have a YouTube channel where we sharing our adventures aboard our H28 M’Chana. We are currently in Marlborough sounds. You can check it out, cheers
Tanguy
https://youtube.com/channel/UCMHT2GU2TrJnlvhDvJlKRRg