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NZ Marine has revealed the dates for the 2027 Auckland Boat Show, with the industry-owned event returning to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour from 1–4 April 2027. The show will follow the Ocean Race Auckland Stopover, creating a high-profile period for New Zealand’s marine industry and an opportunity to showcase its products, innovation […]

Quality boats and innovations, serious buyers and strong industry optimism defined the 25th Auckland Boat Show, which wrapped up yesterday after four busy days at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour. With 235 boats on display, more than 200 exhibitors and an estimated 1,200 sea trial trips, boat sellers reported strong interest from genuine prospective buyers, […]

Boats, technology and new products may draw the crowds to the Auckland Boat Show, but learning, sharing knowledge and connecting with experts are just as big a part of the experience for thousands of boat enthusiasts. Specialists from across the marine sector will be at this year’s 25th anniversary show helping boat owners build deeper […]

One year out from the 2027 Auckland stopover of the Ocean Race, the 25th Auckland Boat Show will welcome world-renowned offshore sailor Conrad Colman and the Aotearoa Ocean Racing team to the event. Conrad, who has completed two solo Vendée Globe circumnavigations and four laps of the globe in total, returns home after establishing himself […]

Women in marine event to open 25th Auckland Boat Show The 25th Auckland Boat Show will open with a new initiative aimed at strengthening diversity and connection across the marine sector — the inaugural Women in Marine event. Designed to foster confidence, professional growth and meaningful industry connections, the event will bring together accomplished women from across […]

Innovation in the marine industry often focuses on boats, electronics or fishing technology — but sometimes the most exciting ideas come from rethinking what we already have. Ofishal is a New Zealand brand doing exactly that, transforming discarded fish skins into premium leather products and giving new life to a resource that would otherwise go to waste. […]