2023 Australasian Auctioneering Championships
The Australasian Auctioneering Championships (or AUSTROS) is an annual event representing the most skilled and professional auctioneers that Australia and New Zealand has to offer. The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) is proud to host the 2023 Australasian Auctioneering Championships in Auckland.
17-19 September, Auckland
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About the championship
Conducted jointly by the Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) and the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ), the Championships have become the most prestigious event on the Australasian Auctioneering calendar.
Originally established in 1991, as a competition between the Real Estate Institutes of Tasmania and Victoria, the concept was quickly adopted by South Australia and held every two years. Over time the remaining Australian states and territories joined the competition with Australasian partner, New Zealand. By 2005 the Championship had become an annual event with a highly sought-after title amongst auctioneers across Australasia.
Prior to the Championships each year, New Zealand and each Australian state and territory host individual auctioneering competitions to determine the best two auctioneers from each state and territory. These finalists go on to compete in the highly prestigious Australasian Auctioneering Championship.
2023 Schedule
17 September – Competition Welcome & Draw
(tickets required)
REINZ ‘Events on Khyber’ 155 Khyber pass Road, Grafton
5:30pm -7:30pm
18 – 19 September – Competition
Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland
18 September – HEAT
Doors open at 10:15am – Free for spectators
First competitors begin at 11:30am
Cash bar 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Finalist announcement 6:00pm
19 September – FINALS
Doors open at 1:00pm – Free for spectators
19 September – Gala Dinner / Awards Night
Q Theatre, 305 Queen St, Auckland
Cash bar reception from 6pm
7pm start
*Please note the dress code for the Gala dinner is Formal attire.
TICKETS
SPECTATOR
NZD Incl GST- Entry to watch the competitors in action during the heats & finals held on the 18th and 19th of September.
- Entry as a spectator only is free of charge (no ticket required).
WELCOME DRAW FUNCTION
NZD Incl GST- Entry to the official welcome and contestant draw.
- Entry as a spectator to watch the competitors in action.
- Canapes & beverages are included during this networking opportunity.
AWARDS GALA DINNER
NZD Incl GST- Join us at the official AUSTRO’s award ceremony and dance the night away with Auckland’s best DJ’s on the decks.
- Three course meal & beverages included.
- *Pre dinner drinks in the lounge area are not included (cash bar)
- **Please note the dress code for the Gala dinner is Formal attire.
DRAW & GALA DINNER BUNDLE
NZD Incl GST- The complete Austros event bundle.
- Entry to the Official Welcome and contestant draw.
- Entry as a spectator to watch the competitors in action.
- Join us at the official AUSTRO’s award ceremony and dance the night away with Auckland’s best DJ’s on the decks.
- Three course meal & beverages included.
- *Pre dinner drinks in the lounge area are not included (cash bar)
- **Please note the dress code for the Gala dinner is Formal attire.
Championship Details
Competitors
Fourteen auctioneers throughout New Zealand and Australia who will try to impress the judges with style, charisma and exceptional skill to find the ultimate Australasian Auctioneering Champion.
Judges
Ten of Australasia’s most highly regarded and respected auctioneers representing their respective state and national real estate institutes.
Rules
The Auctioneering Championships rules will be based on the 7 Deadly Sins. More information to follow.
2023 Sponsors
Hosted by REINZ
First established in New Zealand in 1915, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) has grown to become the largest membership organisation within the real estate industry in New Zealand. Our mission today is the same as it was back then – to deliver a world class industry and advocate on behalf of our members.