b"What's HotNews New Owners for Hutchwilco NZ Boat ShowXPO Exhibitions is thrilled to announce they are acquiring the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show from long-time owner Auckland Water Ski Club. The New Zealand Boat Show is steeped in history having commenced back in 1956, when it was first held as part of the 1956 Easter Show. Brent Spillane of XPO explains AWSC have weathered a challenging period across the pandemic, actively reaching out to find a new owner for this treasured iconic event. Our team are committed to developing and growing the event; building on the content and visitor experience and the important commercial return for the marine and fishing industries who exhibit. We have the scale and resourcing to invest in the shows ongoing success. Importantly, XPO is warmly welcoming the continuation of Premiere Exhibitions Dave and Veronica Gibbs to lead the show delivery in May 2023. Dave and Veronica and their team bring so much value and have deep relationships within the industry. Their agreeing to stay on for the 2023 show is a big win for exhibitors who trust their service standards, having successfully delivered the show on behalf of the Auckland Water Ski Club for decades. Were delighted to confirm Hutchwilco will continue as naming rights sponsor of the show, and we can confirm Surtees is well into the process of building the shows Grand Prize boat package. The 2023 Surtees Grand Prize package will be the most highly valued in the shows history, making it a truly life-changing win for one lucky visitor next May. The show will be back at the Auckland Showgrounds on May 18-21, 2023. VISIT:boatshow.co.nz80FISHING IN GODZONE JAN/FEB 2023"