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Auckland Boat Show

⏱️ 6th - 9th March 2025 📍 Viaducts Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
Discover the Auckland Boat Show

Walk through video of the Elite AT43

We recently featured an article on the stunning Elite AT43, a 43-foot launch crafted by Allan Tongs Boat Builders. Ester Tongs spent some quality time with us at the Auckland Boat S...

Walk through video of the Elite AT43

We recently featured an article on the stunning Elite AT43, a 43-foot launch crafted by Allan Tongs Boat Builders. Ester Tongs spent some quality time with us at the Auckland Boat S...

Grand Banks GT60: A masterpiece of luxury and perf...

Grand Banks
The Grand Banks GT60 luxury motor yacht is designed for New Zealand waters, offering sleek styling, ...

Auckland Boat Show wraps up on a high note

Strong enquiries, innovative tech, and optimism set the tone as the 2025 Auckland Boat Show conclude...

International Yacht Paints revolutionises marine p...

Cutting-edge virtual reality system enhances training, reduces waste, and improves efficiency for ma...

The Chandlery presents Henri-Lloyd at the Auckland...

The Chandlery is showcasing Henri-Lloyd, yachting apparel range that combines performance, style, an...

Elite AT43: A Kiwi-built motor yacht that just mak...

Experience the Elite AT43 at the Auckland Boat Show—a beautifully crafted Kiwi-built motor yacht tha...

ZeroJet and Tectrax merger: What it means

The recent merger of ZeroJet and Tectrax is a bold step forward for two NZ homegrown pioneers, one i...

Candela C-8 vs Mattias Coutts: Who’s got the edge ...

When it comes to raw pace, how does a Candela C-8 electric hydrofoil compare to a Moth-class foiling...

Grand Banks Yachts wins top honours ahead of Auckl...

Grand Banks
Grand Banks Yachts has been recognised in the 2025 Southern Boating Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards,...

New BRIGs

Brig
The next generation of adventure-ready BRIGs is nearing arrival in New Zealand. The BRIG Navigator 2...

Candela C-8 to make its New Zealand premiere at Au...

Candela
Revolutionary electric hydrofoil boat to be showcased at the entry to the show The Candela C-8, the...

Smuggler vessels and Yamaha outboards: A winning c...

Smuggler
The right boat and engine pairing can make all the difference, whether for commercial operations, re...

Mercury’s new single-engine joystick – first...

Mercury has announced the introduction of Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Vessels with Thruster,...

Take a seatrial on Kingfisher 670 Powercat and the...

Kingfisher
Kingfisher Boats are taking their 670 Powercat and 510 Powercat to the Auckland Boat Show where you ...

Its time for the Auckland Boat Show!

More than 1.3 kilometres of boats on the water, and 200 more vessels on land mean this year’s Auckla...
John Eichelsheim - Editor, Boating New Zealand

Show Time!

It’s ‘Show Time’ for new boats, marine equipment and services in Auckland this month.

Smuggler Marine: Where land meets sea with excepti...

Anura Amphibious Systems
My experience of the Smuggler Strata 800 Mid Cabin was nothing short of exceptional. The conditions ...

Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the A...

Sealegs
Off the back of the successful Sealegs-sponsored Onetangi Fishing Competition, which saw dedicated a...

JP Crafts unleashes performance and style: Meet th...

JP Crafts
This year JP Custom Crafts are proudly taking the JP CODE 9.8 to the Auckland Boat Show. Take the op...

Sargo 33 – Tough, practical, and made for Kiwi wat...

Sargo
Built for adventure, the Sargo 33 debuts at the Auckland Boat Show—discover the Finnish powerhouse r...

The Sea Turner: A Kiwi innovation making dinghy st...

For numerous boat owners, overseeing a tender can be among the most significant tests one faces whil...

The Yacht Sales Co. set to showcase premier sail m...

The Yacht Sales Co. (incorporating Multihull Solutions) will showcase some of the world’s leading sa...

New Dufour 54 Combines Innovation, Comfort & ...

This new 16m model is the result of a collaboration between Dufour’s in-house design team, renowned ...

New releases making a beeline for Auckland Boat S...

The just-released line-up of March’s Auckland Boat Show is a strong indicator of an adventurous few ...

Paul MacDonald’s innovative timepiece gift: A new ...

In a market where luxury and innovation go hand in hand, Paul MacDonald is redefining the yacht buyi...

Port Whangarei Marine Centre: Where your vessel fi...

With Whangarei’s exciting new superyacht marina taking shape, the industry at the Port Whangarei Mar...

Floatables unveils the U’Dock Mini: Expandin...

Floatables is set to make waves at the upcoming Auckland Boat Show, where they will unveil their lat...

StabiX unveils the 205SC Amphibious at the Aucklan...

StabiX is making waves in the marine and amphibious vehicle markets with the announcement of its lat...

Veya Yachts: A new era in motor catamarans

The world of motor catamarans is being reimagined by a dynamic new venture. Born from the combined e...

Discover the Innovision IV7000 Amphibious at the A...

Innovision crafts high-performance aluminium boats for fishing, diving, and family adventures, combi...

Power Equipment set to showcase Smartgyro at the 2...

With over 35 years of experience supporting New Zealand’s marine industry, Power Equipment has built...

Sea Turner: The game-changer in dinghy storage for...

Head to the Auckland Boat Show to learn more about this revolutionary solution to one of boating’s b...

Savour the Omikron OT-60 experience before making ...

The high-end yacht market is an exclusive space where innovation meets luxury, but with economic pre...

Big boats take centre stage at the Auckland Boat S...

The Auckland Boat Show 2025 is set to be the largest in New Zealand’s history, featuring over 1.3 ki...

Red: Inspiring NZ adventure since 2008

Explore Aotearoa’s waterways with Red Paddle Co’s durable, adventure-ready inflatable paddleboards. ...

Pantaenius: The trusted name in boat insurance for...

Comprehensive coverage, expert advice, and peace of mind on the water For over 13 years, Pantaenius...

Advance Trident showcases cutting-edge marine tech...

Advance Trident is a proud national supplier industry-leading brands in navigation and fish-finding ...

Italy’s Glisenti Yachts brings Italian innov...

Renowned for their exquisite blend of Italian style and cutting-edge technology, Glisenti Yachts is ...

Step onboard a Nimbus 365 Coupe, Princess V55, and...

Sports Marine is making a grand statement at the 2025 Auckland Boat Show, showcasing a stellar lineu...

Beach tours reimagined: How NZ tour operators are ...

Anura Amphibious Systems
A revolution in coastal tourism

Discover Marlborough Sounds Marinas at the Aucklan...

The Marlborough Sounds Marinas team will be showcasing New Zealand’s premier boating facilities at t...
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NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

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FISHING

Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane

The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga

ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa

NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide

REGATTAS

Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland

PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour

PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell

Rolex Sydney to Hobart, 26 Dec 2025 starts in Sydney, Australia

HYDRO THUNDER

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Rotoiti, 8 - 9 Mar 2025 at Nelson Lakes

Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder Race - Lake Twizel, 29 - 30 Mar 2025 at Twizel

JET BOAT RACING

2024/25 NZ Jetsprint Championship R4, 23 Feb 2025 at Wanganui

2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch

WATERSPORTS

IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland

MEET UPS

Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP

SHOWS

Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland

Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland

NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa

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International Boat Shows

COMING EVENTS

Dubai International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Feb 2025 to be held at the Dubai Harbour

Palm Beach International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Mar 2025 to be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach

Geelong Boat Show, 15 - 16 March to be held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Fairnie Park, and Transvaal Square

International Multihull Show, 23 - 27 Apr 2025 to be held in Terre-plein Ouest du port La Grande-Motte (34), France

Palma International Boat Show, 30 Apr - 3 May 2025 to be held at the Superyacht Village, Palma, Spain

Barcaly's Jersey Boat Show, 3 - 5 May 2025 to be held in the Channel Islands

South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 9 - 11 May 2025 to be held in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The British Motor Yacht Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 to be held at the Swanwick Marina, Southampton, Hampshire

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland

Sanctuary Cove International Boat show, 22 - 25 May 2025 to be held in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland

Sydney International Boat show, 31 July - 3 Aug 2025 to be held at ICC Sydney & Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour

Cannes Yachting Festival, 9 - 14 Sep 2025 at Cannes – Vieux Port & Port Canto

Genoa Boat Show, 18 - 23 Sep 2025 to be held in Genoa, Italy

Southampton International Boat Show, 19 - 28 Sep 2025 to be held in Southampton, UK

International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), 7 - 9 Oct 2025 to be held in Tampa, Florida

Annapolis Sail Boat Show, 9 - 13 Oct 2025 to be held at City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland

Melbourne International Boat Show, 16 - 19 October 2025 to be held at New Quay Promenade Harbour Esplanade Seven Marinas

Biograd Boat Show, 22 - 26 Oct 2025, TBC to be held in the City of Biograd, Croatia

Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 to be held at several locations in Fort Lauderdale

Hiswa Te Water, 3 - 7 Nov 2025 to be held in Bataviahaven Lelystad, The Netherlands

METSTRADE 18 - 20 Nov 2025 to be held at the Rai, Amsterdam

Newport International Boat Show, 20 - 23 Nov 2025 to be held in Newport, Rhode Island

Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4 - 9 Dec 2025 to be held at the Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua

Boot Düsseldorf 17 - 25 Jan 2026 to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany

New York Boat Show, Jan 2026 to be held at the Javits Center, New York

Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at Nassau, Bahamas

Houston Boat Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas

Miami International Boat Show, Feb 2026 to be held in Miami

Monaco Yacht Show, 24 - 27 Sep 2025 on Monacco

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