The pinnacle of automotive excellence, showcasing New Zealand's top 50 show cars. These elite builds are displayed in premium 4x7m spaces, each accompanied by a full-featured display stand.

A dynamic hall dedicated to speed, featuring race cars, drag machines, time attack vehicles, and more. This zone highlights the performance and engineering prowess of New Zealand's top speed machines.

Between the traders and feature zones, you’ll find a curated mix of Showcase vehicles – cool, unique, and interesting builds that don’t always fit into a single category. From street to track, trucks to cars, projects in progress to fully finished showpieces, this area highlights the variety and creativity of NZ’s automotive scene.

A dedicated display of high-end and exotic machinery, bringing together some of the most desirable cars on the road. From modern supercars to rare imports, this area highlights performance, presence, and attention to detail at the top level.

Fresh builds, revealed for the first time. From full restorations to brand new projects, this is where owners pull the covers off and show what’s been in the works. Expect a mix of styles, all finished to a high standard.

Recognising the builds that stand out for all the right reasons.

In 2025, thousands of dollars in cash and prizes were awarded across multiple categories, including NZ’s top show title - the Mothers SHINE Award. Expect the standard to rise again in 2026.

Celebrating the finest motorcycles across various styles—from classics to race bikes and custom builds. Each selected bike is presented with a dedicated display stand, ensuring a standout presentation.

An exclusive showcase where New Zealand's premier car clubs present their top three vehicles. Clubs are encouraged to create themed displays that reflect their unique identity and passion.

The Live Action Arena brings the show to life across the weekend.

In 2025 we saw Super Trucks tear it up alongside some of NZ’s top drifters, including a crowd-favourite girls vs boys battle that raised thousands for charity. Expect this to level up in 2026.

The 4x4 Outdoor Expo brings together top names in the 4x4 and outdoor lifestyle industries, offering a one-of-a-kind experience for enthusiasts. Expect to see a solid line-up of leading vendors, industry experts, 4x4 Show & Shine, and product demos — all in one dedicated zone.

A mix of some of NZ’s top automotive and lifestyle brands, alongside up-and-coming names worth keeping an eye on. From parts and products to gear and services, it’s all here across the weekend.

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NZ’s largest display of BMX bikes is rolling into Chrome SHOWCASE 2025! From Old School to Mid School to New School, you’ll see hundreds of rare, collectable, and straight-up rad builds all under one roof. Whether you're a lifelong rider or just love the culture, this is one display you won’t want to miss.

If you’ve been to our past events, you’ll know the Live Action Arena is always a crowd favourite at the Auckland Showgrounds. We’ve run everything from rallycross and drifting, to car football, drift karts – even jet cars. It’s loud, fast, and full of surprises. We’re cooking up something big again this year... stay tuned!

A solid lineup of food trucks serving up everything from quick bites to proper feeds. Whether you’re grabbing something on the go or taking a break from the action, there’s plenty of options across the weekend.