The centre came alive as Motorama rolled into the centre, offering shoppers a small taste of the Morrinsville Motorama Automotive Show.

From Wednesday 28 January 2026 to Thursday 5 February 2026, visitors were treated to an eye-catching car display, proudly provided by The Yankee Haulers. The display attracted car enthusiasts and curious families alike, with many stopping to admire the vehicles and snap photos of the impressive cars on show.

A highlight of the activation was the Rock ’n’ Roll dancing performance by the Cambridge Cruisers, on Thursday 29 January 2026. The lively evening brought music, movement and energy into the centre, drawing a crowd of all ages, who enjoyed watching the dancers perform against the backdrop of the Motorama car display.

Alongside the in-centre display, kids were invited to take part in the Motorama Colouring Competition, which proved popular with families looking for a fun summer activity. Young artists collected colouring sheets in centre or downloaded them online, which them filled the space with colour, creativity and excitement, as entries were returned throughout the week.

We'd like to thank Yankee Haulers, the Cambridge Cruisers and our community for helping make Motorama at Chartwell such a memorable event!