The Land Rover is an iconic vehicle and plays a key part in the history of New Zealand's primary industries. The NZ Series One Land Rover Club will manage the display during the Show with the aim of bringing together sixty-five vehicles. 

The event’s organisers report that response from Land Rover Series One owners has been phenomenal. “Word has spread very quickly and we’ve had a fantastic response. It will be a pilgrimage from all over the country, some from as far away as Whitianga. They all want to be a part of this event and the overall 150th celebration,” says Mark Warren of Hillseekers 4WD who is designing and managing the 4WD course. “As far as we know, there has been no other display like this of Series One Land Rovers, so it’s going to look fantastic. There are a lot of these wonderful machines in sheds and garages, all in differing states of use or repair,” adds Warren. “Some will be able to drive into the Showgrounds and some are in a more delicate condition.”

The Land Rover display and 4WD course gives enthusiastic owners the opportunity to show off their vehicles to the public, and also have a spin around the purpose built 4WD course during the show. Itwill run over three days at the Hawke’s Bay Show featuring safe driving demonstrations with the latest in 4WD off road vehicles, Quads and Gators. The purpose built course will include measured side slope to demonstrate roll over points and safety performance.

Anyone wanting to be involved in the event should contact Anna Hamilton, Events Manager of the 150^th Hawke’s Bay Show. 

The 150th Hawke’s Bay Show runs from 23 to 25 October 2013 at Showgrounds Hawke’s Bay.