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Conztruct's free construction trade show lands at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch, on 12 October 2026

MICE editorial — 02 September 2026 Christchurch Tier A

CONZTRUCT Christchurch 2026 is a free single-day construction trade expo on 12 October 2026 at Wolfbrook Arena (3–6:30pm), run by The CMS Group, with 50+ trade displays and CPD/LBP points.

Conztruct Christchurch 2026

CONZTRUCT is a nationally run trade show for New Zealand's building and construction sector, touring multiple locations across the country each year. The Christchurch leg is a single-day trade expo aimed at builders, electricians, plumbers, designers and other trade professionals.

Dates and venue

The Christchurch event runs on 12 October 2026, 3:00pm–6:30pm, at Wolfbrook Arena, Christchurch.

Programme

The event features 50-plus trade displays, product demos, show-only specials and a Tool Hub. Entry, food and drinks are free, and attendance counts toward CPD and Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) skills-maintenance points.

Who runs it

CONZTRUCT is produced by The CMS Group (Construction Marketing Services), supported by Carters and other trade partners.

Who it's for

Trade professionals across the building and construction supply chain — builders, subcontractors, designers and merchants.

Why it matters in NZ MICE

A free, high-footfall trade show that puts Wolfbrook Arena into weekday exhibition use and pulls the regional construction trade into one Addington venue for an afternoon — a recurring business-to-business fixture that broadens the arena's event mix beyond sport and consumer shows.

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