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# Winter Gift & Homeware Fair — Trade Show Intelligence

> A two-day Christchurch wholesale sourcing fair connecting retail buyers with local and international gift and homeware suppliers. Source: https://giftfairs.co

URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/winter-gift-homeware-fair

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# Winter Gift & Homeware Fair

A two-day Christchurch wholesale sourcing fair connecting retail buyers with local and international gift and homeware suppliers. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/
A two-day Christchurch wholesale sourcing fair connecting retail buyers with local and international gift and homeware suppliers. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

The Winter Gift & Homeware Fair 2026 was a New Zealand trade-only retail buying event for gift and homeware retailers, wholesale buyers and verified industry stakeholders. It was scheduled for Sunday, 14 June 2026, from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Monday, 15 June 2026, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand in Christchurch. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/user/laura_heynike/

## At a glance

- New Zealand's largest retail trade event, attracting thousands of retail buyers annually.

- Held at Auckland Showgrounds in spring (30 Aug - 1 Sep 2026) and winter in Christchurch (13-14 Jun 2027).

- Features curated zones including Kick Starter, Māori Collective, Design Exchange, Kiwi Quarter, Alfresco Living, and Fashion Showcase.

- Free entry for retail trade visitors; registration required.

- Offers exhibitors direct access to qualified buyers and key decision-makers.

## Product categories

- Gifts & Souvenirs

- Homeware & Furniture

- Hardware & DIY

- Department Store Products

- Tourism & Souvenirs

- Floristry & Garden

- Books & Stationery

- Online & E-commerce

- Pharmacy & Health

- Fashion & Jewellery

- Delicatessen & Specialty Food

- Hospitality & Accommodation

- Education & Childcare

- Galleries & Museums

- Event Planning & Venues

- Interior Design & Home Staging

## Exhibitor profile

- Wholesale suppliers of gifts, homeware, and related products

- Local and international manufacturers and distributors

- Emerging and established designers and makers

- Māori-owned businesses and artisans

- Outdoor and garden product suppliers

- Fashion and apparel brands

- New product innovators and startups

## Visitor profile

- Retail buyers from independent boutiques and large retail groups

- Department store buyers

- Online/e-commerce retailers

- Gift shop owners

- Homeware and furniture retailers

- Garden centre and florist buyers

- Tourism centre and souvenir shop buyers

- Interior designers and home stagers

- Event planners and venues

- Hospitality and accommodation industry buyers

- Pharmacy and health product retailers

- Bookshop and stationery retailers

## Why exhibit
The organiser positioned the fair as a way for wholesale brands to reach retail buyers, showcase new products, meet suppliers and secure seasonal wholesale orders. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

## Why visit
Retail professionals could source products from local and international wholesalers, compare suppliers, discover new products, network with industry peers, access trade offers and attend educational content. Source: https://giftfairs.co.nz/show-info/

## 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.

## 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