SportAvex is a contraction of Sport Aviation Exposition. It is a fly-in and air show organised by the Sport Aircraft Association New Zealand Incorporated (SAANZ). This biennial event is the opportunity for homebuilders and other sport flyers to gather together and enjoy the spirit of camaraderie and competition with an aviation flavour. The event is held in alternate years with a similar but smaller event (Great Plains Flyin) held in the South Island. Each year, the top homebuilt aircraft completed in the preceding year are judged and champions are named and honoured. An airshow is conducted as part of the weekend's activities, featuring acts drawn from both the homebuilt/sport aviation and military aviation communities. List of Venue/Years 1994 - Paraparaumu 1996 - 1998 - Matamata 2000 - Matamata 2002 - Matamata 2004 - Tauranga 2006 - Tauranga External links The SAANZ website The Tauranga Airshow Site Air shows Fairs in New Zealand Aviation in New Zealand