Hundreds of custom and classic cars, along with motorbikes and hot rods will go on show this month at the popular Pukehina Surf ’n’ Sand Autorama.

Pukehina community charitable trust trustee Kirsty Garrett said the much-anticipated event promises something for everyone.

“We have the big car show and motorbikes, along with some specialty vehicles on display,” she said.

“We’ll also have rocker cover racing and Hot Wheels racing for the kids if they bring along their favourite car to compete.”

The fundraising event, with premium sponsor Ray White Pukehina, will run from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, March 14, at Pukehina School on Old Coach Rd.

About 450 vehicles turned out for the 2025 Autorama, also held at Pukehina School.

Launched in 2020, the event rebounded strongly after a Covid-19 enforced cancellation and has continued to grow despite challenging conditions.

In 2023, the Autorama was moved from its original venue, Midway Park, after the grounds were left waterlogged and unusable following the Auckland Anniversary Weekend floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. It has been held at the school ever since.

Vehicles on display at the 2025 event. Photo / Stuart Whitaker

“Our event has something for everyone, from young children to older generations,” Garrett said.

“We want to make it inclusive and raise as much as possible for our local community, while ensuring everyone has a great day out.”

A wide range of food and craft stalls will be on offer, along with live music. The market is one of the day’s main attractions.

“We’ll also have tee-shirts, singlets, caps and bucket hats for sale featuring a new design,” Garrett said. “Toward the end of the event, we’ll hold an auction and prizegiving for the winning vehicles, as well as spot prizes throughout the day.”

In 2025, the event raised $50,000.

“All funds raised on the day go directly back into the Pukehina community through the Pukehina Community Charitable Trust,” Garrett said.

“This year we have six recipients: Pukehina Volunteer Fire Brigade, Pukehina Surf Rescue, Pukehina Fishing Club, Pukehina Indoor Bowling Club, Ōtamarākau Kindergarten and the Youth Encounter Ministries Trust.”

Vehicle entry costs $10, with a gold coin donation requested from the public.