Events

WoodTECH, organised by the Forest Industry Engineering Association (FIEA), provides a platform for companies in New Zealand and Australia to explore industry challenges, future trends, and the latest innovations in wood processing and manufacturing.

Hosted at the Central Districts Field Days, the Golden Loader Competition is an exciting event for machine operators currently working in the forestry sector. Participants will compete in knockout rounds to determine who is the best loader driver in the region.

The Southern North Island Forestry Awards celebrate forestry excellence across Taranaki, Whanganui, Manawatu, Wairarapa, Tararua, and Wellington. The awards aim to elevate the region's forestry sector by focusing on recognising and rewarding skilled professionals. Competenz sponsors and presents the Training Excellence Award.

The Plastics New Zealand Annual Conference brings together industry experts and innovators, explores the latest trends in business, environmental sustainability, and technical plastics, and gives valuable insights to help those in the industry strategise and succeed in the future.

The biennial event SouthMACH is the South Island’s premier technology trade show celebrating manufacturing in New Zealand. If you are an Engineer, Machinist, Communications Technician/Manager, Supervisor, Technical Operator, Operations Manager, or similar, SouthMACH offers the tools, technology and services to work smarter.

The New Zealand Pride in Print Awards is the premier annual event that recognises exceptional print work from across New Zealand.