Boat Show Previews & Highlights
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NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
Wooden classics, lake racing, and heritage stories return to St Arnaud with Boating NZ once again su...
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Boating New Zealand celebrates 25 years of the Auckland Boat Show
BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR THE 2026 AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW NOW!
Boating New Zealand is proud to return as the...
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Pittwater Sail Expo 2025: Australia’s largest celebration of sailing opens this weekend
The Pittwater Sail Expo opens today at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club (RPAYC) in Newport and run...
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Auckland Boat Show turns 25 — a celebration of Kiwi innovation
A quarter-century on the docks
Next March, the Auckland Boat Show will celebrate 25 years at the he...
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Auckland Wooden Boat Festival returns for 2026
The 2026 Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is back! Discover the artistry of wooden boats and family-fri...
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Outdoor Expo New Zealand 2025: celebrating Kiwi life outside
Outdoor Expo New Zealand 2025.
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Pittwater Sail Expo 2025: from racing to cruising
Australia’s biggest sailing only showcase returns to RPAYC, putting more than 35 yachts on the dock ...
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2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival brings the harbour to life
Whangārei’s Town Basin will come alive this October as the 2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival returns ...
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Rotorua 4X4 fishing hunting expo delivers a local flavour
Rotorua delivers a show that captures the best of New Zealand’s provincial traditions
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The Spit Boat Show at Fergusons Marina: Discover the best day boats in Sydney
Sydney’s iconic boating precinct is set to come alive this September as The Spit Boat Show at Fergus...
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The New Zealand Boat, Fish & Dive Expo returns for another action-packed weekend at Mystery Cree...
The New Zealand Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is back for 2025, bringing with it another unforgettabl...
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A weekend for the wild ones
NZ Fishing Hunting & 4X4 Expo returns to Rotorua with even more for boaties and outdoor enthusia...
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2025 Hutchwilco Boat Show Hall of Fame gets two inductees tonight
At tonight’s Hall of Fame ceremony, held as part of the annual Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, two...
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Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 Serie2: A versatile weekender for Kiwi waters
A refined cruiser blending performance, comfort, and innovation
At the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boa...
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Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 2025: A solid showing from an industry steadying its course
There’s something satisfying about stepping into a boat show and seeing so many boats in one place. ...
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The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show : A celebration of all things boating
New boats, big names, and hands-on learning—Auckland gets set for the ultimate marine showcase.
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Happy anniversary: 25th NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show
Blue skies, sparkling water, big crowds and a record number of interesting boats
of every sort mad...
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The winner of the NZ Retro Boat 2025: Tugboat
The winner of Boating New Zealand magazine’s inaugural NZ Retro Boat Trophy went to Tugboat, a Savag...
NZ largest new boat dealer, Family Boats, brings Regal Boats to New Zealand
Family Boats proudly announces that they are now the official New Zealand distributor for Regal Boat...
Walk through video of the Elite AT43
We recently featured an article on the stunning Elite AT43, a 43-foot launch craft...
Grand Banks GT60: A masterpiece of luxury and performance for New Zealand waters
The Grand Banks GT60 luxury motor yacht is designed for New Zealand waters, offering sleek styling, ...
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Boat show unveils the Ultimate Catch RE-INVENTED
Organisers of the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, May 15 to 18, have announced the Grand Prize Boa...
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 painting with VR technology
Cutting-edge virtual reality system enhances training, reduces waste, and improves efficiency for ma...
The Chandlery presents Henri-Lloyd at the Auckland Boat Show: Premium performance, timeless style
The Chandlery is showcasing Henri-Lloyd, yachting apparel range that combines performance, style, an...
Elite AT43: A Kiwi-built motor yacht that just makes sense
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 on the water?
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 Auckland Boat Show
Grand Banks Yachts has been recognised in the 2025 Southern Boating Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards,...
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New BRIGs
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 Auckland Boat Show
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 combination for two distinct operators
The right boat and engine pairing can make all the difference, whether for commercial operations, re...
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Mercury’s new single-engine joystick – first demo available in the world
Mercury has announced the introduction of Joystick Piloting for Single-Engine Vessels with Thruster,...
Take a seatrial on Kingfisher 670 Powercat and the 510 Powercat at the Auckland Boat Show – no...
Kingfisher Boats are taking their 670 Powercat and 510 Powercat to the Auckland Boat Show where you ...
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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...
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Show Time!
It’s ‘Show Time’ for new boats, marine equipment and services in Auckland this month.
Smuggler Marine: Where land meets sea with exceptional on-water and on-land performance
My experience of the Smuggler Strata 800 Mid Cabin was nothing short of exceptional. The conditions ...
Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the Auckland Boat Show
Off the back of the successful Sealegs-sponsored Onetangi Fishing Competition, which saw dedicated a...
JP Crafts unleashes performance and style: Meet the JP CODE 9.8 at the Auckland Boat Show
This year JP Custom Crafts are proudly taking the JP CODE 9.8 to the Auckland Boat Show. Take the op...
A spectacular showcase of classic boating at Lake Rotoiti
The 2025 NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show at Lake Rotoiti, Nelson Lakes, was nothing short of specta...
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