Auckland Showgrounds
New Zealand’s Premier Events and Exhibition Centre
Welcome to New Zealand’s Premier
Events and Exhibition Centre
Just minutes from Auckland’s CBD, surrounded by the beautiful Cornwall Park in Greenlane, the Auckland Showgrounds have been hosting events for over 160 years. With over 18,000m² of indoor and outdoor exhibition space, we can transform our venues to meet any requirement. This flexibility combined with our impressive facilities make the Auckland Showgrounds the premier exhibition and events venue in New Zealand.
Upcoming Events
Autumn NZ Gift & Homeware Fair
SHOW DATE: 1 – 3 March
Discover the latest trends in home and giftware this autumn!
Join us at the Autumn NZ Gift & Homeware Fair, the premier FREE trade-only event for retailers.
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Source the latest products: Explore a vast range of local and international home and giftware items.
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Refresh your stock: Find the perfect products to elevate your store's offerings for the upcoming season.
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Network with industry professionals: Connect with suppliers and other retailers to build valuable relationships.
EMEX
SHOW DATE: 26-28 May
EMEX showcases the ingenuity in the New Zealand engineering, manufacturing and electronics industries.
Packed with leading keynote speakers, top innovators, show features and new-age thinking, EMEX has been the start of many successful business relationships and progresses the potential of the industry and our kiwi innovation culture.
Save time discovering new products and meeting leading-edge suppliers all in one place at New Zealand’s largest manufacturing and engineering trade show.
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
SHOW DATE: 14 – 17 May
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The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is back for 2026, celebrating 70 years hooked on boating & fishing!
Explore hundreds of boating, fishing and marine exhibitors, score massive show-only specials and learn from the experts in a range of seminars and masterclasses. Plus enjoy fun activities for the whole family.
And best of all, you'll be in to win the HUGE Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize Boat!
BuildNZ 2026
SHOW DATE: 15 – 16 July
New Zealand's largest trade-only event for the construction and building design industry returns to Auckland Showgrounds this July! FREE to attend.
Discover:
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The latest products and technologies that are transforming the industry.
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Top suppliers and exclusive trade deals all in one place.
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Opportunities to connect with industry leaders and like-minded professionals.
Co located with Facilities Integrate and The National Safety Show, BuildNZ delivers incredible value by helping you discover fresh ideas, reliable partners, and effective solutions for your projects.