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TMIA TAURANGA BOAT EXPO AND WATER FESTIVAL SUCCESS
Tauranga’s inaugural on the water Boat Expo is being hailed a success by organisers, visitors and exhibitors.
A mostly fine weekend and a glistening harbour welcomed just over 4000 people through the gate over the three days. Exhibitors were kept busy with sales and enquiries.
The highlight of the onwater displays on Saturday was the Bath Tub racing with the Tauranga Yacht Club, Coastguard and Port of Tauranga Pilot Boat ‘Arataki’ taking to the water on Sunday. Free jet ski rides were popular along with the kayak and paddleboard demos.
The aim of the Expo and Water Festival was to encourage people out on the water and Tauranga Marine Industry Chairman Brian Kent believes this has been achieved.
‘It was great to see families enjoying our event and making the most of the experts on hand whether it was baiting a hook, viewing the many boats on display or having a go on the rowing machine’ said Brian. ‘The $5 entry free with kids free was intended to make it family friendly and we were delighted with the support’.
The unique venue provided a perfect backdrop to a fabulous array of water related businesses and activities. Brian acknowledges the support of Tauranga City Council and the Harbour Master in making this event possible, ‘without their assistance, this event would not have been possible’ said Brian.
Brian Kent
Chairman TMIA and organising committee
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Welcome to Tauranga, Mecca to yachties and boaties from the world over.
The solid and experienced marine service sector in Tauranga provides a comprehensive variety of services and products to owners and skippers from overseas, as well as other New Zealand regions.
The Tauranga Marine Industry Association Inc (TMIA), was launched in 1998. Its formation was a result of Central Government’s encouragement of the ‘Cluster’ model in economic development. The cluster group is made up of local companies and representatives from across the Tauranga marine industry, from boat sales and brokerage, marine retailers, boatbuilders, marina operators and training providers.
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