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See Us On the Road: Upcoming Events
Friday, 28 August 2026
By Caroline Carter
Events in Auckland
Constructive 2026 | NZBIA
3 - 4 September • Aotea Centre, Auckland
Join New Zealand's building and construction leaders for two days of inspiring speakers, practical learning and meaningful conversations that will help shape what's next.
in:situ 2026 + CAA General Assembly
8 - 10 September 2026, Aotea Centre
In September 2026 architects, designers, and built-environment leaders from Aotearoa and across the Commonwealth will come together for three days of ideas, inspiration, and connection.
Design Experience
15 September 2026, Shed 10
REGIONALISM AS RESISTANCE: Reclaiming meaning in an era of global sameness.
Grow your knowledge, network with peers, and experience first-hand the best your industry has to offer. There’s plenty of food and wine and the opportunity to earn professional development points. You’ll also see the latest products and innovations from some of New Zealand’s leading brands.
NZIBS Annual Conference 2026
17 - 19 September 2026, Pullman Hotel
Join us at our 2026 Annual Conference in Auckland from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th September.
Our theme this year is Navigating the Shift, and the City of Sails provides the perfect backdrop to explore forces shaping our built environment.
Asian Construction Expo 2026
26 September 2026, Auckland Showgrounds
The Asian Construction Expo brings together leading industry suppliers, peak industry bodies, local government, builders, architects, designers, developers, investors, and other industry participants to connect, learn, and share information that’s vital to the success of the industry.
TANZ 2025 NZ Conference
8 October 2026, Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre
New Zealand’s leading tile industry event brings together professionals from the tiling, waterproofing, construction, and building sectors for a day of expert presentations, industry insights, networking, and professional development. The conference showcases the latest industry updates, innovations, and best practices.
NZ Architectural Design Conference 2026
28 Oct 2026-31 Oct 2026- Auckland Central
Join us for three unforgettable days filled with thought-provoking conversations, inspiring design, and world-class speaker sessions. Get ready for big ideas, fresh perspectives, and plenty of moments that spark creativity.
Events in Waikato/Bay of Plenty
ITM LBP Training Days 2026
10 September 2026, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
Designed for Licensed Building Practitioners, these events provide the opportunity to earn 6 elective LBP points while gaining practical industry knowledge and insights.Hear from leading suppliers, explore the latest products and systems through hands-on demonstrations, and stay up to date with industry developments and skills maintenance requirements.You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow builders and your local ITM team, leaving with valuable knowledge you can apply on the job site.
Design Experience
16 September 2026, Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton
REGIONALISM AS RESISTANCE: Reclaiming meaning in an era of global sameness.
Grow your knowledge, network with peers, and experience first-hand the best your industry has to offer. There’s plenty of food and wine and the opportunity to earn professional development points. You’ll also see the latest products and innovations from some of New Zealand’s leading brands.
Design Experience
17 September 2026, Classic Flyers, Tauranga
REGIONALISM AS RESISTANCE: Reclaiming meaning in an era of global sameness.
Grow your knowledge, network with peers, and experience first-hand the best your industry has to offer. There’s plenty of food and wine and the opportunity to earn professional development points. You’ll also see the latest products and innovations from some of New Zealand’s leading brands.
Events in the Lower North Island
Design Experience
14 September 2026, Tākina Convention Centre, Wellington
REGIONALISM AS RESISTANCE: Reclaiming meaning in an era of global sameness.
Grow your knowledge, network with peers, and experience first-hand the best your industry has to offer. There’s plenty of food and wine and the opportunity to earn professional development points. You’ll also see the latest products and innovations from some of New Zealand’s leading brands.
ITM LBP Training Days 2026
24 September 2026, RACE Awapuni, Palmerston North
Designed for Licensed Building Practitioners, these events provide the opportunity to earn 6 elective LBP points while gaining practical industry knowledge and insights. Hear from leading suppliers, explore the latest products and systems through hands-on demonstrations, and stay up to date with industry developments and skills maintenance requirements. You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow builders and your local ITM team, leaving with valuable knowledge you can apply on the job site.
Events in Christchurch
ITM LBP Training Days 2026
7 October 2026, Addington Raceway, Christchurch
Designed for Licensed Building Practitioners, these events provide the opportunity to earn 6 elective LBP points while gaining practical industry knowledge and insights. Hear from leading suppliers, explore the latest products and systems through hands-on demonstrations, and stay up to date with industry developments and skills maintenance requirements. You'll also have the chance to connect with fellow builders and your local ITM team, leaving with valuable knowledge you can apply on the job site.
FireNZ 2026
8 - 10 September, Te Pae Convention Centre
Fire protection, fire safety and fire engineering professionals, together with New Zealand's leading product suppliers, will gather at Te Pae for three days of learning, debate, innovation and industry connection.
The 2026 programme brings together international keynote speakers, New Zealand experts, technical and product sessions, a major tradeshow, the Te Kaha site visit and the FireNZ Gala Dinner.
New Zealand International Building Expo & Summit
18 September 2026, Air Force Museum
Initiated by the New Zealand Chinese Building Association, NZIBES serves as a premier platform connecting leading overseas and local suppliers, developers, architects, designers, builders, and industry professionals. The event fosters meaningful exchange of insights, innovative ideas, and market intelligence, while creating opportunities to address key industry issues and share valuable resources.
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