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The Auckland (On Water) Boat Show will return in October and move into the America’s Cup marina.
The show, which is one of Australasia’s leading boat shows, has become a focal point for the marine industry since its introduction 22 years ago. This year it will run at the newly-built America’s Cup marina and run from October 7-10, 2021.
The on-water exhibitors will utilise the expansive sheltered harbour in front of the North Wharf restaurants, and the on-land space adjacent to the INEOS America’s Cup challenger syndicate base will house boat show exhibitors in marquees and on-land hard stand displays.
From 2022 onward, the show will move to its new summer dates - March 17-22 - taking advantage of warmer weather conditions to fully promote the New Zealand boating lifestyle.
A specially-built boat show marina will be installed to expand on the excellent America’s Cup marina facilities, and will allow easy access for show-goers to reach exhibits, displays and sea trials.
“It is our full intention to hold the show in this area long term, and to grow the show with expanded exhibitor space, while expanding on themes to create a vibrant exciting atmosphere,” NZ Marine chief executive Peter Busfield said.
“This March timing allows exhibitors to secure orders for delivery throughout the autumn and winter months leading up to the following boating season, and is a great time for offshore agents and buyers to visit New Zealand and be part of the largest one-stop-shop New Zealand marine industry display."
