New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at the Auckland Boat Show, from 5 to 8 March 2026, with locally designed and built vessels leading the charge at the country\u2019s premier marine event as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.<\/p>\n
Among the standout Kiwi debuts is the elegant\u00a013.8m Elite\u00a0Kae\u0101,\u00a0the first build from Tauranga\u2019s Marra Marine. Designed by Bill Upfold of Elite Marine Design, the vessel was conceived as a capable Cook Strait commuter combining offshore confidence, efficiency and refined cruising comfort \u2014 a clear example of the evolving sophistication of New Zealand custom boatbuilding.<\/p>\n
Offshore Boats New Zealand will unveil its new\u00a01100 HTC foil-assisted power catamaran, developed for offshore fishing, diving and extended cruising, while Hamilton builder Fin Chaser will debut its\u00a0Fin Chaser 800 Hard Top amphibious vessel, available for sea trials. Tristram Marine will also present its new\u00a0APEX Edition\u00a0specification aboard the latest 821 Offshore, highlighting top-tier system integration in the trailer boat sector. Takacat will debut its ultra-light\u00a0T220UL inflatable catamaran, weighing just 14kg, and Allan Tongs Boatbuilders will showcase the latest and very popular\u00a0Elite AT43\u00a0production model.<\/p>\n
The latest bow-rider style amphibious craft from Smuggler Marine in Henderson, Auckland. Photo \/ Supplied\u00a0<\/p>\n
International debuts will add further interest, including the\u00a0Grand Banks 54 long-range cruiser, making its Auckland Boat Show appearance, known for its reputation for fuel efficiency, extended cruising capability and timeless design. Other premieres include the Finnish-built\u00a0SARGO 45 adventure cruiser, the Excess 11 performance catamaran, Seawind 1170 multihull, XO Defender adventure boat and new Jeanneau, Prestige, Riviera and Maritimo models – including the standout M55 and M75.<\/p>\n
The standout M55 from Maritimo Luxury Motor Yachts. Photo \/ Supplied<\/p>\n
Marine technology and equipment innovation will also feature strongly. Yamaha Marine New Zealand will present its\u00a0Helm Master EX wireless control system, allowing low-speed manoeuvring from anywhere onboard. At the same time, new Honda outboard engines will be demonstrated on sea trials. Italian manufacturer\u00a0Frigomar, represented locally by Boatgear, will showcase advanced marine air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, including energy-efficient variable-speed inverter technology designed to deliver quieter operation, lower power consumption and flexible installation for vessels of all sizes.<\/p>\n
With around 150 exhibitors and more than 200 boats on display on land and water, including 30 boats available to sea trial, the Auckland Boat Show offers visitors a comprehensive look at the latest boats, equipment and marine innovation not only in New Zealand, but in the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The 25th Auckland Boat Show takes place from Thursday, 5 to Sunday, 8 March 2026 at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. With more than 1.3km of boats on the water, it focuses on supporting industry growth and sustainability and features zones for careers, sustainability, high-end charters, and sea trials, all with interactive activations and educational pieces.\u00a0www.aucklandboatshow.co.nz<\/a>. Tickets are on sale now. – Auckland Boat Show<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and international premieres at…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":308902,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[111,43,139,69],"class_list":{"0":"post-308901","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-new-zealand","8":"tag-new-zealand","9":"tag-news","10":"tag-newzealand","11":"tag-nz"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=308901"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/308901\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/308902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=308901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=308901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=308901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}