Big crowds expected as NZ’s oldest & largest boat show opens for the 61st consecutive time

(all at the showgrounds site in Greenlane, since 1956)

Buyers expected to attend from all over NZ & from offshore

Kiwi boatbuilders releasing dozens of new models for the first time today

World’s latest marine technology on show

Everything from a “stitched-together” little dinghy to a 13m launch that towers 8 metres above the entrance to main exhibition hall

Other highlights:

Husqvarna Shark Man Experience, featuring famous Kiwi shark man, Riley Elliott, a realistic cage diving simulator, giant shark jaws and fascinating info on the sharks found here in NZ

Challenging backing competition

Youthtown AquaFun Zone for kids with heated pool and lots of fun activities

(hundreds of school children spent a big part of their day here today and tomorrow as part of their school programme)

Those attending have chance to win (all prizes will be won):

$100,000 powerboat package

Heli-fishing trips

Kayaks

Charter fishing trips to White Island, Niue & Rarotonga

A “stitched” dinghy.

Key facts:

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

ASB Showgrounds Greenlane, Auckland

This Thursday to Sunday (May 12-15)

Open 10am to 6pm daily, with late night, until 9pm, Friday.

More info: www.boatshow.co.nz

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