The Water New Zealand Conference & Expo 2026 will be held 22 September – 24 September in Kirikiriroa Hamilton at Claudelands.
If you’re a Corporate Member of Water New Zealand and planning to participate in this year’s expo read on for important booking information, including the Terms and Conditions. If you are not sure about your membership status please contact Pip Donnelly at Water New Zealand: enquiries@waternz.org.nz
STAND SALE DATES
Exhibition stands on sale (Multi sites – 3+ stands) Mon 16 Feb, 11:00am – 5:00pm NZT
Exhibition stands on sale (2+ stands – online) Tues 17 Feb 11:00am – 5:00pm NZT
Exhibition live & on sale (All remaining stands) Wed 18 Feb 11:00am NZT – Until Sold Out NZT
*Stand sale dates subject to change
FLOORPLAN
Floorplan to be released this week.
STAND COST
2.4m x 2.4m $3,700 excluding GST
3m x 3m $4,100 excluding GST
2m x 1.5m Corridor Stands (Outside Expo Hall) $2,050 excluding GST
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read The Terms and Conditions carefully. Due to the overwhelming demand for the expo stands and in fairness to those on the waitlist it is important to check that you can meet the requirements of the T’s & C’s before booking a stand. If you are unsure please check with either James Austin james@avenues.co.nz or Pip Donnelly reception@waternz.org.nz
You MUST be a current corporate member of Water New Zealand to exhibit at the Water New Zealand Conference and Expo 2026. Please contact Pip Donnelly for membership enquiries: enquiries@waternz.org.nz
You MUST have one company name per stand (the Corporate Member), you can have other partner companies with you on your stand, however only the company name of the Corporate Member making the booking will appear on the stand signage and in event collateral such as handbook and app.
Membership Subscriptions are invoiced in July each year. Membership must be paid by 20th August 2026 to guarantee your booking. Memberships not paid by this date are subject to booking cancellation.
Water New Zealand will have the right to refuse an organisation at its absolute discretion and without providing a reason for such refusal. Water New Zealand reserves the right to alter any details relating to the Water New Zealand Conference and Expo 2026 at any time leading up to the Conference.
Water New Zealand reserves the right to reassign site space so that the arrangement of the expo is in the best interest of attendees, exhibitors, and the conference.
Payment
The Exhibitor is required to make payment within 7 days of receiving an invoice to secure your stand. If payment is not received your stand will be released and can be rebooked by another exhibitor unless prior arrangement has been made with Avenues Event Management and Water New Zealand.
Cancellation and Refunds
If you wish to cancel your expo stand booking, this must be in writing.
Cancellation received prior to Friday, 28 August will qualify for a full refund less an administration charge of $300.00 plus GST (per stand).
Cancellation received after Friday, 28 August will qualify for a 50% refund if a replacement exhibitor is found for the cancelled expo stand less an administration charge of $300.00 plus GST (per stand).
