18th-19th August 2025
Info for Exhibitors
Important Dates
Exhibition Dates and Times
Monday 18th August 2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm; 4.30 to 6.30pm. (Exhibitor Afternoon Tea 3:15pm to 4.15pm)
Tuesday 19th August 2025 - 8:40am to 3:00pm
Exhibitor Afternoon Tea
Take a break, meet other exhibitors and enjoy some light refreshments, Monday 18th August from 3:15pm to 4.15pm on the Mezzanine Floor of the TSB Stadium.
Arrival and Set up Times
Set up is from 3:00pm to 5:00pm on Sunday 17th August and from 8:00am to 12:00pm on Monday 18th August.
We would like to know what time you expect to arrive so we can assist with any problems that may arise. Please contact Taranaki Careers and Training Expo Co-ordinator to advise your expected time of arrival.
NB: Deliveries can only be accepted on Friday 15th August due to lack of storage space - so please organise your deliveries accordingly.
A member of our organising committee will be available at the venue between 1:00pm and 5:00pm on Sunday 17th August, from 8:00am on Monday 18th August and Tuesday 19th August, should you require any assistance. Organising committee members can be identified by a yellow lanyard and blue name tag with Taranaki Careers Expo logo on it.
If you require access to the venue outside of these times, please contact Isaac Dowden, TSB stadium Event Coordinator.
Booths
Every single booth is 3m wide x 2m deep with black partitions between separate booths and has:
• 1 x power point
• 1 x trestle table (1.8m)
• 2 x chairs.
Please notify the Taranaki Careers and Training Expo Trust should you have any changes to this allocation.
NB: The partitions surrounding the booths are black. You cannot pin or staple on the partitions, only Velcro and the like can be used to please remember to bring:
• Velcro dots etc - if you wish to hang displays from the partitions
• Multi-plugs and extension leads if you are using power.
Booth Costs
Prices available on application to the Taranaki Careers and Training Expo Trust.
At the Expo
Catering
Complimentary refreshments are provided for all exhibitors upstairs on the mezzanine floor of the TSB Stadium.
There will also be a cafe on site selling food items in the foyer of the stadium.
Closing time
Please be prepared to stay until 3:00pm on Tuesday 19th August as this is the advertised time of the expo. For those of you who have to pack up early due to flights etc, please consider leaving some brochures at your booth so the public will still be able to make contact.
Floor Plan
The floor plan for 2024 is available HERE. A 2025 floor plan will be available closer to the date of the event.
Toilets
Are sited off the foyer of the TSB Stadium.
Exhibitor Tags
Please wear a name tag or organisation pin. This will ensure your access to the Exhibitors Lounge and Cafe as well as being identified by the TSB Stadium staff and Expo committee members.
Internet
The TSB Stadium has wireless connections available at no extra cost. Please contact Isaac Dowden prior to the Expo to make arrangements for your wireless connection.
Contact: isaac.dowden@npdc.govt.nz
Secondary Schools
Secondary schools from throughout Taranaki will be rostered throughout Tuesday. We expect in excess of 2500 secondary school pupils throughout the day. A schedule of school arrival times will be emailed to you prior to the event.
Contact Information
Expo Enquiries
Email: taranakicareersexpo@gmail.com
Venue Enquiries
Isaac Dowden, Event Coordinator TSB Stadium, New Plymouth District Council, Private Bag 2025, New Plymouth. Phone: 027 261 3216. Email: isaac.dowden@npdc.govt.nz
Equipment hire
Taranaki Sound Hire (TSH) will attend to any video/TV needs you may have. Call Neil Penno on (06) 753 4792 or Mobile 021 474 210 to make your arrangements. TSH do work Saturdays but you will need to make your arrangements with them prior to Saturday. You can also email TSH on neil@tsh.co.nz it is important that you make your requirements very clear and conform your needs with them to avoid any misunderstandings. TSH only have VGA cables so if in doubt, bring all cables you may need with you.
Terms and Conditions
Click here for expo Terms and conditions
Download the Exhibitors Information Pack here
Venue
TSB Stadium
New Plymouth
http://www.https://npeventvenues.nz/venues/tsb-stadium
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