Winter Gift & Homeware Fair

Venue

name: Air Force Museum of New Zealand

address

city: Christchurch

street: 45 Harvard Avenue

country: New Zealand

map url: https://maps.google.com/?cid=13879198808493476977

• Main entrance

facilities

parking

notes: Free parking is available at the front of the Air Force Museum; disability parking is also identified.

status: confirmed

currency: NZD

daily price: 0

• https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

cloakroom

notes: Not publicly confirmed.

status: unknown

• Venue cafes and catering points

prayer rooms

notes: Not publicly confirmed.

status: unknown

accessibility

notes: Disability car parks are identified at the front of the venue.

status: confirmed

• https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

onsite shuttle

notes: The organiser describes the Gift Shuttle as operating for Auckland Airport and Auckland Showgrounds events, not the Christchurch Winter Fair.

status: not_available

• https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

charging points

notes: Not publicly confirmed.

status: unknown

luggage storage

notes: Not publicly confirmed.

status: unknown

parking notes: Plenty of free parking was available at the front of the Air Force Museum. Source: https://airforcemuseum.co.nz/visit

floor plan schematic

notes: No event-specific floor plan was located in the reviewed official sources.

source url: [https://giftfairs.co.nz/exhibitor-manual/](https://giftfairs.co.nz/exhibitor-manual/)

google maps place url: https://maps.google.com/?cid=13879198808493476977

official venue page url: https://airforcemuseum.co.nz/visit

Entry & registration

min age: 14

trade only: true

event hours: Sunday, 14 June 2026: 9:00am–5:00pm; Monday, 15 June 2026: 9:00am–4:00pm. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/user/laura_heynike/

ticket notes: Entry is for retail professionals and verified trade attendees; personal shopping and cash-and-carry purchasing are not permitted. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

registration is free: true

badge collection notes: Registered visitors receive a QR code by email and scan it at self-service kiosks to print their badge. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

Organisers

• XPO Exhibitions Limited
• Sarah Webb
• Heather Lowrie
• Bronwen Twigden
• Nathan Moss-Penman

Programme

agenda status: not_published

Previous edition

stats

year: 2025

notes: The official Winter Gift Post Show Report is available, but the accessible official materials reviewed did not expose verified exhibitor, visitor, country, or floor-area totals.

end date: 2025-06-16

start date: 2025-06-15

deals count: 0

edition number: 0

floor area sqm: 0

visitors count: 0

pavilions count: 0

exhibitors count: 0

visitor countries: 0

exhibitor countries: 0

recap html: <p>The official Winter Gift Post Show Report is available for the prior Winter Fair edition. Verified attendance and exhibitor totals were not exposed in the reviewed official source content.</p>

• Talk Shop
• Kiwi Quarter
• Best in Fair
• Kick Starter
• New Product Showcase

exhibitor roi: The organiser promotes access to retail buyers, product discovery, wholesale ordering, networking and business leads as exhibitor benefits. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

impact summary: The organiser describes the Winter Fair as a major South Island retail buying event where retail buyers source products and stock up for the busy summer and holiday season. Source: https://www.giftfairs.co.nz/assets/2025/GFW25-Post-Show-Report-V1.pdf

current edition

year: 2026

event name: Winter Gift & Homeware Fair

source url: https://www.orbus.com/about-us/tradeshow-list

• 2
• thousands of retail buyers
• hundreds of local and international wholesalers
• 281

audience quality: The organiser describes the audience as retail professionals, wholesale buyers and verified industry stakeholders; attendee data is captured through unique-email registration and permission-based badge scanning. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

• Winter Gift & Homeware Fair

next edition outlook

year: 2027

• https://giftfairs.co.nz/
• https://giftfairs.co.nz/show/agf26/

summary: The next Winter Gift & Homeware Fair is scheduled for 13–14 June 2027 at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch.

end date: 2027-06-14

confidence: confirmed

start date: 2027-06-13

• Next edition dates are 13–14 June 2027.
• The venue remains the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch according to the organiser’s published next-fair schedule.

Exhibitors

total: 281

• Gift and homeware suppliers (profile pending)
• Skincare and personal care
• Homewares and decor
• Jewellery and accessories
• Art, prints and stationery
• Tea and coffee
• Other gift and homeware suppliers
• Baby and children's products
• Candles and home fragrance
• Apparel and fashion
• Leather goods and bags
• Gourmet food and beverages
• Souvenirs and Kiwiana
• Garden and outdoor
• Toys, gifts and crafts

• New Zealand
• Australia
• India
• Ireland
• Sri Lanka
• China

domain enrich

notes: Domains came from the TSI Pro analysis CSV. Trigger DomainEnrich only if deeper company enrichment is needed.

status: not_started

• parnellagencies.co.nz
• 100percentnz.co.nz
• 3dnow.co.nz
• 7thcloudskincare.co.nz
• abbeyrosecollection.co.nz
• aboverubies.nz
• abstractdesign.co.nz
• adventurecollections.com
• aermeda.com
• airihidesignstudio.com
• amtrading.co.nz
• anointskincare.co.nz
• antlernz.co.nz
• aoteafinefoods.co.nz
• apicare.co.nz
• artinmywardrobe.co.nz
• artearoa.com
• artisanflorals.co.nz
• atelier127.co.nz
• babyfirst.co.nz
• leathergoods.co.nz
• teastore.nz
• batched.co.nz
• beachbums.co.nz
• nzmecates.com
• becdesign.co.nz
• bedrockbymel.nz
• beedeebags.co.nz
• belladonnasilver.co.nz
• birdandbeach.co.nz
• blazingdaisy.co.nz
• boandko.co.nz
• bodum.com
• botanicpress.co.nz
• botanical.co.nz
• bruntwoodlane.com
• calicofudge.co.nz
• captainandcompany.com
• carbea.co.nz
• chabil.online
• chakra.co.nz
• chaodecor.com
• charlieroad.co.nz
• choicefruits.co.nz
• colourmekidsstore.com
• connetixtiles.com
• cranberrieswestland.co.nz
• creativestuff.co.nz
• crystalashley.co.nz
• cuty.co.nz
• dyvalle.co.nz
• designbyleonard.com
• discoveries.co.nz
• dqandco.com
• duffleandco.com
• eaglesrest.co.nz
• ecovask.nz
• elizabethscottagencies.com.au
• emphory.co.nz
• enmora.co.nz
• epicuretrading.co.nz
• essentialskinfoodnz.com
• ethera.co.nz
• fabuleuxvous.com
• mykiwifatboy.co.nz
• peeweethekiwi.co.nz
• fnlemons.co.nz
• frankieapothecary.co.nz
• frontiertrading.co.nz
• funjobs.store
• furnitureroad.co.nz
• futurepresence.co.nz
• gdl.store.unleashedsoftware.com
• gemajesty.com.au
• georgeandedi.com
• fieldfolio.com
• gettinglostgame.com
• theglasscocoon.com
• sweetmoments.co.nz
• greenwoodleather.com.au
• griff.co.nz
• hansbydesign.com
• helixconnections.nz
• henriettasoaps.co.nz
• ianblackwell.co.nz
• iraira.co.nz
• tenderflame.co.nz
• jmt.co.nz
• jackalope.com
• jaslin.co.nz
• jazmynsilverandmore.com
• jfgroup.co.nz
• kalinz.co.nz
• kerridgegroup.co.nz
• kidoodle.co.nz
• kiwicargames.nz
• kiwicraft.co.nz
• kiwigearsheepskin.com
• knitshepherd.com
• koabotanics.com

available domain count: 274

exhibitor analysis quality

total rows: 281

rows with hall: 0

classified rows: 281

rows with booth: 0

unclassified rows: 0

classification coverage pct: 100

Market

region: New Zealand retail wholesale market

why it matters: The organiser describes NZ Gift & Homeware Fairs as a major New Zealand retail trade event showcasing wholesale brands for gift and homewares retailers.

• Sustainability and New Zealand-made positioning
• Retail-ready merchandising
• Cross-category giftable ranges

similar event circuit

title: NZ Gift & Homeware Fairs event circuit

• Winter Gift & Homeware Fair
• Spring Gift & Homeware Fair

summary: The organiser promotes recurring Autumn, Winter and Spring Gift & Homeware Fairs for New Zealand retail buyers and wholesale brands.

• Winter sourcing window
• Spring sourcing window

source note: https://giftfairs.co.nz/winter-exhibitor-manual-2026/

planning window: Plan by season and confirm each edition directly with the organiser.

Logistics

visa

official url: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/

ata carnet notes: No event-specific ATA Carnet policy was identified in the reviewed official exhibitor materials. Confirm temporary-import requirements with New Zealand Customs and the freight provider.

free nationalities notes: Nationality-specific visa-waiver and NZeTA rules must be checked through New Zealand Immigration.

weather notes: Christchurch winter travel requires warm layers and rain protection; check an official forecast close to departure.

• Business event etiquette
• Visitor conditions

• Christchurch International Airport

connectivity notes: Confirm venue Wi-Fi and mobile coverage with the organiser; exhibitors should not assume dedicated internet is included.

local currency code: NZD

Visitor persona

visa

notes: The official event sources do not specify nationality-specific visa rules.

official url: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/

processing time: Varies by nationality and application type.

requirement summary: Entry requirements depend on nationality, passport and travel purpose. Check New Zealand Immigration before travel.

hotels

• Christchurch city centre
• Hornby
• Airport area

recommended check in: 13 June 2026

recommended check out: 16 June 2026

flights

• Auckland
• Wellington
• Other New Zealand cities
• International origins

booking notes: Book to arrive before the Sunday opening if meetings are scheduled at the start of the fair.

destination airport: Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

weather

month: June

packing notes: Bring warm layers, a waterproof outer layer and comfortable shoes for extended hall walking.

temperature range: Use current MetService Christchurch forecasts for exact temperatures.

rain or seasonality: June is winter in Christchurch; prepare for cool conditions and possible rain or frost.

transport

parking: Free parking is available at the front of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand; disability parking is also identified.

ride hail: Use a licensed taxi or locally available ride-hail service; live availability and pricing vary.

hotel to venue: Downtown Atlanta and convention-center hotels are typically within walking distance or a short ride-hail/MARTA trip to the venue.

public transit: The organiser identifies routes 80, 100 and Yellowline buses for access to the Christchurch Winter Gift Fair venue.

airport to venue: Use taxi, ride-hail or public transport; confirm the exact route to the Air Force Museum before travel.

• Confirm event pass and badge details
• Confirm visa and travel documents
• Book flights and hotel
• Shortlist target exhibitors/sessions
• Prepare meeting calendar

itinerary builder

Exhibitor persona

compliance

notes: Confirm current stand, electrical, safety and insurance rules with XPO Exhibitions.

stand rules url: https://giftfairs.co.nz/winter-exhibitor-manual-2026/

insurance required: Not publicly confirmed in the reviewed Winter 2026 materials.

electrical or safety rules: Power and lighting are handled through Show Light & Power; test-and-tag services are listed in the exhibitor manual.

lead capture

notes: Official exhibitor portal referenced on site (login may be required): Exhibitor Login https://showtime.xpo.co.nz/login?redirect=https://giftfairs.co.nz/login; https://showtime.xpo.co.nz/login?redirect=https://giftfairs.co.nz/login

• Visitor badge scanning through the XPO Leads app, subject to attendee permission. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

• https://showtime.xpo.co.nz/login?redirect=https://giftfairs.co.nz/login

provider name: XPO Leads app

compliance notes: Exhibitors may contact attendees only where the attendee gives permission by allowing the badge to be scanned. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

availability status: unknown

recommended followup sla: Within 48 hours of each qualified lead.

• Confirm booth package and payment deadlines
• Submit stand design and contractor forms
• Book staff travel and accommodation
• Prepare freight and customs documents
• Prepare lead capture, collateral, and follow-up workflow

freight shipping

notes: Both freight providers are listed in the official Winter Exhibitor Manual.

partner url: https://giftfairs.co.nz/winter-exhibitor-manual-2026/

deadline summary: 2026 freight deadlines were not identified in the reviewed public materials; confirm directly with the organiser and freight providers.

• Consignment or freight labels
• Company and stand details
• Delivery and collection instructions
• Commercial invoice and packing list for international shipments

official handler: Mondiale Freight; NZ Specialized Logistics

Planning

exhibitor

lead capture

notes: Official exhibitor portal referenced on site (login may be required): Exhibitor Login https://showtime.xpo.co.nz/login?redirect=https://giftfairs.co.nz/login; https://showtime.xpo.co.nz/login?redirect=https://giftfairs.co.nz/login

compliance notes: Exhibitors may contact attendees only where the attendee gives permission by allowing the badge to be scanned. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

recommended followup sla: Within 48 hours of each qualified lead.

• Air Force Museum of New Zealand
• Christchurch city centre

best visit day: Sunday, 14 June 2026

• Fair floor
• Venue catering points

• Register before arrival
• Start with a route
• Ask commercial questions
• Capture follow-up actions

• Priority sourcing
• Range discovery
• Competitive intelligence
• Follow-up planning

best visit day reasoning: Sunday is the longer published fair day, running 9:00–17:00; Monday closes at 16:00. Choose Monday if you prefer a shorter, potentially quieter follow-up day.

Costs

calculator

currency: NZD

per diem usd: 69

booth sqm max: 0

booth sqm min: 0

visa cost usd: 0

nights default: 3

booth sqm default: 9

insurance cost usd: 35

shell per sqm low usd: 0

shell per sqm high usd: 0

hotel mid per night usd: 175

hotel budget per night usd: 115

hotel premium per night usd: 265

booth prices

notes: No 2026 booth pricing was published in the reviewed official sources. Exhibitor enquiries were directed to the organiser's sales team. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/contact/

source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/contact/

currency: NZD

standard booth sqm: 0

raw space per sqm low: 0

raw space per sqm high: 0

shell scheme per sqm low: 0

shell scheme per sqm high: 0

Decision tools

quiz result config

mode: visit_exhibit_skip

intro: Answer the questions to compare visiting, exhibiting or skipping.

• Visit
• Exhibit
• Skip for this edition

tie label: Plan a short validation visit

tie description: If scores are tied, attend for one day and validate buyer fit before committing to exhibiting.

Partners

• Official exhibitor freight
• Christchurch venue transport
• New Zealand entry guidance
• Mondiale Freight
• NZ Specialized Logistics
• Shift4

Media

• Kick Starter feature icon
• Kick Starter feature icon
• Gift Fairs logo

hero image url: https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/tsi_pro/6a1285d485028b98a703c4de/hero_1785921751.png

Sources

• Show Info - Visitor Info
• The Winter Gift & Homeware Fair 2026
• Winter Features
• Winter Gift Post Show Report
• Winter Exhibitor Manual 2026
• Latest News
• Visitor Conditions of Entry
• New Zealand Immigration
• Winter Gift & Homeware Fair 2026 schedule