Events, Boat Shows and Networking
NZ Marine arranges regular events, social functions, and seminars to facilitate networking among members and keep them up-to-date with the latest market intelligence, statistics, business practices, techniques, and technology.
Networking and encouraging the sharing of intellectual property is an important role for NZ Marine. As well as set-piece local events such as the Auckland Boat Show, NZ Marine organises and participates in forums, conferences, and symposia that keep our members’ products and services at the forefront of the international marketplace.
NZ Marine is involved in the following boat shows and events:
- NZ Marine Industry Conference 2025 – 11 to 13 August
- NZ Millennium Cup – 31 January to 3 February 2026
- MAST Academy Graduation Ceremony – 5 March 2025
- Auckland Boat Show – a Festival On The Water – 5 to 8 March 2026
- Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show 15-18 May 2025
- Superyacht Welcome Function – 4 December 2025
NZ Millennium Cup
Organised by the NZ Marine Export Group, the NZ Millennium Cup is a celebration of good racing, great cruising grounds, and exceptional hospitality.
Drawing attention to New Zealand’s beautiful cruising grounds, skilled workforce, and innovative industry, we will be delivering an event that showcases the best of our superyacht sector in a relaxed, recognisably-Kiwi style.
A key focus of the regatta is to encourage extended cruising within the country, and the committee works closely with the wider industry to ensure yachts are aware of the diversity New Zealand waters present, as well as the opportunity for world-leading refit and repair services.
Our 2025 regatta featured over ten beautiful superyachts competing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf from 1 to 4 February.
International events and shows attended by NZ Marine Export Group:
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
29 October to 2 November 2025
Located steps from the beach in sunny South Florida, FLIBS spans nearly 90 acres across three million square feet of exhibit space that is connected by an intricate network of water and ground transportation services. The five-day show attracts over 100,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors representing 52 countries with more than 1,300 boats on display. Products range from superyachts to sunglasses and everything in between.
METS Trade Show
Amsterdam, 18 to 20 November 2025
The NZ Marine Export Group proudly assists many of its members to attend this all-important show each year.
For more information on exhibiting at METS contact Export Manager Stacey Cook – stacey@nzmarine.com.