📅 Event Details
City Honda Show & Shine 2026
📍 City Honda Manawatu – 487 Rangitikei Street, Palmerston North
📆 Saturday 28th March
⏰ Event begins: 11:00am
🏆 Over $3,000 worth of prizes to be won
Entrant Information
If you are bringing a bike for the Show & Shine:
• Entrant arrival: From 10:00am
• On-the-day registrations close: 10:30am
• All bikes must be parked in the display area before 11:00am
If you registered online, simply check in when you arrive.
Important:
Any bikes arriving after 11:00am will not be eligible to enter the Show & Shine, as judging and public voting will already be underway.
On the day:
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Check in under the City Honda registration tent
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Confirm your entry
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Park your bike in the designated Show & Shine display area
All road and adventure motorcycles are welcome.
Clean bikes are recommended for judging 😉
🏆 Show & Shine Categories
Prizes will be awarded across categories including:
• Best Road Bike
• Best Adventure Bike
• Best Cruiser
• Best Sport Bike
• Best Classic / Vintage
• People’s Choice Award
(Final categories may be adjusted depending on entries.)
🗳 People's Choice Voting
Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite bike on the day. There will be a QR codes on posters located around the area for you to vote.
Voting opens: 11:00am
Voting closes: 12:30pm
Make sure your bike is looking its best!
🕒 Event Schedule
10:00am – Entrant arrival & registration opens
10:30am – On-the-day entries close
11:00am – Event officially begins & People’s Choice voting opens
11:30am – 12:00pm – Bikes & Burgers Cornhole Game (kids activity)
12:30pm – People's Choice voting closes
12:45pm – Prize announcements & spot prizes
🎁 Prizes & Spot Giveaways
Thanks to our suppliers and partners, we’ll have spot prizes and giveaways throughout the day, including:
• Riding gear prizes
• City Honda merchandise
• Store vouchers
• Surprise giveaways
🛍 Event Day Specials
To celebrate Show & Shine, we’ll be running exclusive event day deals across:
• Road riding gear
• Motorcycle accessories
A great opportunity to upgrade your riding gear while you're here.
👨👩👧 Family Friendly Event
This is a relaxed community event for riders and families.
On the day there will be:
• Motorcycle displays
• Spot prizes & giveaways
• In-store specials
• Food & music
Kids can also take part in the Bikes & Burgers Cornhole Game and be in to win a Mini GP “Have a Go Day” voucher.
🅿️ Parking Information
If you are attending on a motorcycle but not entering the Show & Shine, spectator bikes can be parked around the back of City Honda via Bisley Street.
As you arrive, a staff member will direct you where to park depending on whether you are entering the Show & Shine or attending as a spectator. You may be directed to enter via either the front or rear entrance.
Event Layout
🌧 Weather
Please note: The event will be cancelled if it rains.
❓ Questions
If you have any questions before the event, please contact us on:
📞 06 357 7027
Ask for Nelly
We Can’t Wait to See You There
We’re excited to bring the Manawatu motorcycle community together for a great day of bikes, prizes, and good people.
Bring your mates, bring the family, and enjoy a relaxed event surrounded by some of the region’s best road and adventure bikes.
See you on Saturday 28th March at City Honda Manawatu.
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City Honda Manawatu
487 Rangitikei Street
Palmerston North
