Rain won’t deter the boaties!

March 6th 2009

The Auckland International Boat Show has opened for business as usual today despite
some initial bad weather on day one. Boat Show organizers are encouraged at the number
of people who have still made the effort to get down to Halsey Street to see what’s on offer.

“Even though we’ve seen some initial bad weather numbers are still closely in line with
previous years and we’re delighted with the patronage. The rain won’t deter the boaties,”
says Auckland International Boat Show’s Executive Director Peter Busfield.

This year the show has seen 210 total boating exhibitors, which spreads across 7 total
pavilions and the huge purpose built Boat Show marina and floating bridge. At the show you
can check out the latest offerings from the New Zealand and international marine industries;
From trailer power boats to Superyachts, navigation equipment to jet powered kayaks,
there’s a wide range of attractions at this year’s show.

The Auckland International Boat Show is sponsored by Boating New Zealand, Auckland City
Council and organised by the Marine Industry Association of New Zealand. It coincides with
the Auckland Festival and Auckland Cup Week, in the Three Event Weekend organized by
Tourism Auckland.

The Boat Show goes from March 5th-8th from 10am-6pm daily and is held at the Viaduct Marine
Harbour Village.

For further information or images please contact:

AJPR & Events
Anna Jobsz / Helen Manson
DDI: 09 373 3295
Email: anna@ajpr.co.nz or helen@ajpr.co.nz

Kerry Ellis, Boat Show and Sponsorship Coordinator
DDI: 64 9 376 7737
Mob: 64 21 194 6666
Web: www.aucklandinternationalboatshow.com