Boating NZ

Boat Show returns – with new owner

The New Zealand Boat Show has been held, under a variety of names every year since 1956, when it was first held at Auckland Showgrounds as part of the 1956 Easter Show.

XPO Exhibitions has announced it is acquiring the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show from long-time owner Auckland Water Ski Club.

Brent Spillane of XPO explains: “AWSC has weathered a challenging period across the pandemic, actively reaching out to find a new owner for this treasured, iconic event. Our team is committed to

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