News & Insights — NZCPE 2026

News & Insights

Announcements from the organisers, post-event reviews, and quarterly trade insights from across the China–NZ corridor.

Trade Shows Guide

China-focused trade shows in New Zealand: where NZCPE fits

Most NZ trade shows mix dozens of countries. NZCPE is the one built entirely around China trade — six years running, hosted by MOFCOM, backed by 16 NZ chambers.

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Buyer Guide

China sourcing for NZ retailers: agents, Alibaba, or a trade show?

How to source products from vetted Chinese manufacturers without an ongoing agent fee or unverified marketplace risk — and what NZCPE's free buyer pass includes.

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Market Entry Guide

How Chinese businesses can enter the New Zealand market

What the China–NZ Free Trade Agreement means in practice, and how NZCPE exhibitors get 12 months of on-the-ground support after the show closes.

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Family Day · Free entry 21–22 Nov

Free things to do with kids in Auckland this November

Dumpling making, calligraphy, cultural shows and free tastings — NZCPE 2026's Family Day is free entry for the public, no ticket required.

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Announcement

NZCPE 2026 moves to NZICC

Previous editions were held at Auckland Showgrounds. For 2026, the expo moves to the New Zealand International Convention Centre in the Auckland CBD.

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Announcement

Exhibitor applications open for NZCPE 2026

Applications opened May 2026. Final applications close 30 September, with booth allocation confirmed 15 October — apply early for prime placement.

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Review · 2025 edition

2025 Expo wraps with RMB 70 million in signed intent contracts

The 2025 edition generated RMB 20 million in on-site transactions and RMB 70 million in signed intent contracts across three days at NZICC.

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Review · 2024 edition

2024 Expo welcomes 12,000+ visitors

Chinese Ambassador Wang Xiaolong, NZ Minister Paul Goldsmith, and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown headlined the opening ceremony.

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