Everyone working at the Expo must complete the online Health & Safety induction before arriving onsite.Every staff member must complete their own induction.No induction = no site pass.The induction can't be completed onsite. 👉 Start your Health & Safety induction

SetupBooth sites can be set up on Thursday 29 October, between 9:00am and 6:00pm.Pack-downPack-down begins once the Expo closes on Sunday 1 November at 4:00pm and must be completed by 7:00pm.Please don't start packing up before 4:00pm. Early pack-down isn't permitted, as it creates a poor experience for visitors and is against our Exhibitor Terms & Conditions.

All display homes are allocated a scheduled pack-in time. Please arrive at the venue before your allocated time slot.When you arrive:Enter via Gate 2.The driver must check in at Event Reception (View Map) before your display home is moved into the building.If you're unable to make your allocated time, please contact us as soon as possible. Late arrivals may need to be relocated if we're unable to move your tiny house into its allocated site.👉 Download the Tiny House Delivery Schedule👉 View the Site Map

Need tables, chairs or display furniture?We offer two furniture hire options depending on what you're after.👉 Complete Order FormOrders close 12 October and everything will be delivered to your site before pack-in.Standard Hire:Order through Tiny House Expo. Available items include:Trestle tablesPlastic chairsPlant hireCustom Furniture:Need counters, desks, couches or something more bespoke?Order directly through Exhibition Hire Services, who also supply our booth walls. They'll deliver everything straight to your site.Contact Gwen at Exhibition Hire Services:Mobile: +64 21 547 608Email: gwen@exhibitionhire.co.nzWebsite: exhibitionhire.co.nz

Power is not included with your site and must be booked separately.👉 Order power and furnitureComplete the online order form by 12 October.Power pricing (excl. GST)10 amp – $6615 amp – $7216 amp – $7832 amp single phase – $10832 amp three phase – $168Electrical requirementsAll electrical equipment (excluding laptops and phone chargers) must have a current Test & Tag certificate.

Your site may only be used to promote the business that booked it.Flyers, brochures, business cards and other promotional material for third-party businesses must not be displayed or distributed from your site. Any unauthorised promotional material will be removed.Display homes onlyIf you're exhibiting a display home, you're welcome to display a single A4 specification sheet listing the brands, products or materials used in your build (for example, cladding, appliances or paint colours). The spec sheet must be informational only and must not include promotional material, business cards or contact details for those brands.

Need somewhere to stay during the Expo?We've arranged discounted accommodation with JetPark Hotel Hamilton for exhibitors.Use the promo code TINYHOUSE2026 when booking to access the special exhibitor rate.

Overnight motorhome parking isn't available at the venue during the Expo.The closest option is Mystery Creek Motel, located directly opposite Gate 2.Suitable for self-contained motorhomesPowered sites: $30 per nightNon-powered sites: $20 per night

Having stock or display items delivered to the venue?Mystery Creek can receive and deliver freight directly to your site.Before sending anything, complete a Consignment Note Form and attach one to every item. This ensures your freight arrives at the correct site.Delivery timeframe:Freight can arrive up to 10 days before the Expo.All freight must be collected within 1 day after the Expo finishes. You'll need to include:Fill out the form with your name, business name, site number, and contact phone numberAttach the form to every item being delivered or collectedIf you're unsure of your site number, you can find it on the Live Expo MapClick here to download the Consignment Note Form

Our booth walls are 2.3m high Corinthian shell scheme panels and can support items up to 2kg. (View what they look like here)You can attach lightweight items using:Hook (male) VelcroSmall picture hanging nailsDrawing pinsVinyl graphicsDouble-sided tapePlease don't use Blu Tack, as it damages the wall panels.Want to mount a TV?TVs can't be mounted directly to the standard wall panels. You'll need to hire a reinforced wall panel or use your own TV stand.

Your site flooring depends on the type of site you've booked:🟦 Booth sites: Grey carpet (View carpet)🏠 Display home sites: Polished concrete (View concrete floor)Planning to add your own flooring or decking?It must stay within your allocated site.Use low-tack tape only.Don't screw or nail into the venue floor.Help protect the floor from paint, adhesives, oils and other stains.

Everything on your site must stay within your allocated site boundary, including decking, stairs, signage, furniture, products and promotional displays.Please keep aisles and walkways clear at all times for safety and visitor access.If anything extends beyond your site, we'll ask you to move it back inside your boundary.

Need a bigger site? We can often make changes before the Expo, subject to availability and the venue layout. If you'd like to change your site, get in touch at least one month before the event.When requesting a change, please include:Your site numberThe size you're afterAny power or add-ons that also need to move We'll confirm what's available and let you know if there's any change in pricing.

Once your tiny house has been positioned on its site, you can begin setting up decking, stairs, signage and any other external staging.All setup must be completed by 6:00pm on Thursday 29 October.

You'll be able to access the venue during the following hours:Thursday 29 October (Pack-in): 9:00am – 6:00pmFriday 30 October: 8:00am – 6:00pmSaturday 31 October: 8:00am – 6:00pmSunday 1 November: 8:00am – 7:00pm Use this time to restock, tidy your site and get everything ready before visitors arrive.If you need access outside these hours, please arrange this with us before the Expo. We can't guarantee access without prior approval.

Not sure if your display home will fit? We've measured every roller door into the pavilion, so you can check the exact height and width before arriving.👉 View the Pavilion Door Dimensions Map

With around 10,000 visitors expected over the three-day Expo, it's worth bringing plenty of promotional material.From what we've seen over previous years, flyers and brochures disappear much faster than business cards.We recommend bringing:250–500 business cards3,000–4,000 flyers or brochuresIf you're deciding where to spend your budget, we'd print extra flyers before ordering more business cards.

Want to offer your customers discounted tickets?We can create a custom discount code using your business name, giving your customers 25% off online ticket purchases.To request a discount code, email info@tinyhouseexpo.co.nz by 20 October. This gives us enough time to set everything up before the Expo.Discount codes are valid for online bookings only.

Running a competition on social media? We're happy to provide four double passes (8 tickets) for you to give away.Once your competition has finished, email us the following by Friday 23 October:A link to your giveaway post.Each winner's full name.Each winner's email address.Which day the winners will be attending (Friday, or Saturday, or Sunday). We'll email the tickets directly to your winners.Please note: We aren't able to process giveaway tickets during pack-in or while the Expo is running, so all winner details must be submitted by Friday 23 October.

Exhibiting for the first time? We've put together some practical tips to help you get the most out of the Expo.It covers everything from creating an inviting site to collecting leads, managing visitor flow and following up after the event.It's well worth a read, even if you've exhibited before.👉Download the tips for exhibitors

A forklift and operator will be available during the scheduled pack-in and pack-out times.Pack-in: The forklift operates on a first come, first served basis. There's no need to book a time, but please be aware there may be a short wait if it's already in use by another exhibitor.Pack-out: To help keep traffic flowing and minimise delays, the forklift operates on a booking system during pack-out. If you need to use the forklift, you'll be able to book a time with the event team during the event.

Pack-in and pack-down are active work sites. For everyone's safety:Hi-vis vests must be worn at all times.Please bring your own hi-vis vest. Forgot yours? You can purchase one from Event Reception for $15 (cash or EFTPOS).Children and animals aren't permitted onsite during pack-in or pack-down.The speed limit inside all buildings is 5km/h.Tiny houses, forklifts and other vehicles will be moving throughout the venue, so please follow staff directions and take extra care.No hi-vis = no entry during pack-in or pack-down.

Each site includes 4 exhibitor passes.Need more than four? Just email us and the total number of staff you'll have working onsite (ideally at least one week before the Expo), and we'll arrange additional passes.Collecting your passesEach staff member must collect their own pass from Event Reception.You'll need to have completed your online Health & Safety induction before your pass can be issued.Passes can't be collected on behalf of other team members.

Parking is free for all exhibitors.Follow the signage and staff directions to the exhibitor parking areas.During pack-in, loading bays are for unloading only. Once you've unloaded, please move your vehicle to the general parking area.Vehicles may be brought inside the building to unload, but must be removed immediately afterward.Parking inside the building isn't permitted at any time.Accessible parking is available near the main entrance.Overnight parking isn't permitted in the venue car park.

Need a breather? You'll find the Exhibitor Lounge upstairs in the main foyer.It's a quiet spot to recharge, make a phone call, catch up on a bit of work, or just escape the crowds for a few minutes. Plus, it has a great view overlooking the Expo floor.

Please keep your site clean and tidy throughout setup.If you're cutting timber or creating mess, clean it up as you go and keep everything within your allocated site.Loose screws, nails and timber offcuts are a safety hazard and can damage vehicle tyres.If your site isn't kept safe and tidy, we may pause your setup until the issue has been resolved.

Every exhibitor is responsible for arranging their own insurance.This includes cover for your tiny house, products, equipment and any public liability insurance appropriate for your business.While Tiny House Expo holds public liability insurance for the event itself, it doesn't cover individual exhibitors or their property.We strongly recommend arranging insurance that covers both transport to the venue and your time onsite.For a comprehensive understanding of our exhibitor terms and conditions, please visit this link: Exhibitor Terms and Conditions.

Right here at Mystery Creek – and it’s free. No parallel parking gymnastics required. Just a heads-up: things can get busy, so rock up early if you don’t fancy doing laps.

Sorry, no. Only registered service animals are allowed inside (venue rules).

We’re committed to making the expo as accessible as possible. The pavilion, where the event and talks will be held, will have wheelchair access. However, please note that we cannot guarantee wheelchair access into each tiny home on display. Most of the homes will have steps leading into them, as they’ve been custom-built to suit their new owners’ requirements. These homes are on display at the expo before heading to their new destinations. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to reach out if you have any specific accessibility questions.

Yes, bring the kids. They’ll love exploring, though we can’t guarantee they won’t start lobbying for a tiny home of their own.

Absolutely. We’ve got coffee carts and food trucks on-site, so you can fuel up between house-hopping.

Nope. It’s a “you had to be there” situation. Grab a seat, take notes, and soak up the wisdom while you can.

Yes, but only if you’re lucky. We run giveaways on our socials, so keep your eyes peeled and your clicking finger ready.

Yes. We’ll stamp your hand on the way in. Just don’t wash it off, we’ve seen it happen.

Yes, but buying online is faster. Door sales are for people who like queues (and we don’t judge… much).

Email us at info@tinyhouseexpo.co.nz. We’ll get back to you quicker than you can say “composting toilet.”

No. But you never know, you might meet someone while admiring the same clever fold-down table. Love works in mysterious ways.

Onsite overnight motorhome parking isn’t available. We’re actively reviewing options for future expos, but there’s no onsite provision this year. But you can book across the road and Mystery Creek Motel who offer sites. Capacity: Up to 30 self-contained campervans Location: Directly opposite Gate 2 of Mystery Creek Events Centre Rates (per night): $30 powered / $20 non-powered How to book: Please book directly with Mystery Creek Motel