HomeBoat Show Previews & HighlightsBoat at Shows

Boat at Shows

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, V-Warp® Technology, and premium craftsmanship for ...

4 days ago

Auckland Boat Show

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 that blends luxury, practicality, and performance.

1 week ago

Auckland Boat Show

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 dinghy, sailed by Mattias Coutts? In theory.

1 week ago

Auckland Boat Show

Grand Banks

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, taking out the Favourite Trawler category and ear...

1 week ago

Auckland Boat Show

Candela

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 world’s most advanced electric hydrofoiling boat,...

1 week ago

Auckland Boat Show

Kingfisher

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 can take no appointment required sea trials.

2 weeks ago

Auckland Boat Show

Anura Amphibious Systems

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 were calm but not smooth (10-20cm swells, 5-second...

2 weeks ago

Auckland Boat Show

Sealegs

Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the Auckland Boat Show

Off the back of the successful Sealegs-sponsored Onetangi Fishing Competition, which saw dedicated anglers braving rough conditions for a day of adven...

2 weeks ago

Auckland Boat Show

JP Crafts

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 opportunity to join the JP team on Berth M24, and ch...

2 weeks ago

Auckland Boat Show

Sargo

Sargo 33 – Tough, practical, and made for Kiwi waters

Built for adventure, the Sargo 33 debuts at the Auckland Boat Show—discover the Finnish powerhouse redefining performance, comfort, and Kiwi boating v...

2 weeks ago

Boat at Shows

Luxury and Performance at Melbourne Boat Show: Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats Unveiled

Get ready to experience the ultimate in luxury and performance on the water as Bennington Pontoons and Hurricane Boats take centre stage at the Melbou...

5 months ago

Boat at Shows

ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose

Let it never be said at that we don't cover every aspect of Boats here at Boating New Zealand! From the European Boat Shows this year, one of the s...

5 months ago

Boat at Shows

Omikron OT-80 revealed

Paul MacDonald is back on the ground in Palma, Mallorca having just returned from a time at the Boat Show in Cannes. He is following up on th...

6 months ago

Weekly Newsletter

Stay up to date with the latest developments shaping New Zealand's Boating world.

Social Media

NZ Events Worth Adding to Your Calendar

Have an event you'd like to list on Boating New Zealand. Contact us with the details.

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

NEWS TIPS?
Send your photos, videos, stories, and tip-offs to ahoy@boatingnz.co.nz or call us on 022-023-7507.

Boat at Shows

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_126{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_126{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Elite AT43: A Kiwi-built motor yacht that just makes sense

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_144{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_144{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Candela C-8 vs Mattias Coutts: Who’s got the edge on the water?

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_162{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_162{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Grand Banks Yachts wins top honours ahead of Auckland Boat Show

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_180{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_180{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Candela C-8 to make its New Zealand premiere at Auckland Boat Show

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_216{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_216{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Smuggler Marine: Where land meets sea with exceptional on-water and on-land performance

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_234{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_234{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the Auckland Boat Show

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_252{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_252{ margin-top:5px !important; } } JP Crafts unleashes performance and style: Meet the JP CODE 9.8 at the Auckland Boat Show

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_270{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_270{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Sargo 33 – Tough, practical, and made for Kiwi waters

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_306{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_306{ margin-top:5px !important; } } ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose

/* inline tdc_css att - generated by TagDiv Composer */ .tdi_324{ margin-top:10px !important; padding-left:0px !important; } /* phone */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .tdi_324{ margin-top:5px !important; } } Omikron OT-80 revealed

Weekly Newsletter

Social Media

Elite AT43: A Kiwi-built motor yacht that just makes sense

Candela C-8 vs Mattias Coutts: Who’s got the edge on the water?

Grand Banks Yachts wins top honours ahead of Auckland Boat Show

Candela C-8 to make its New Zealand premiere at Auckland Boat Show

Smuggler Marine: Where land meets sea with exceptional on-water and on-land performance

Sealegs unveiling exciting new technology at the Auckland Boat Show

JP Crafts unleashes performance and style: Meet the JP CODE 9.8 at the Auckland Boat Show

Sargo 33 – Tough, practical, and made for Kiwi waters

ULYSSIA – A Floating Vision of Luxury, Adventure, and Purpose

Omikron OT-80 revealed