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Big crowds expected as NZ’s oldest & largest boat show opens
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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