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Human Rights Commission calls on all parties to #HonourthePromise two years on

Source: Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission

Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission is calling on all political parties to commit to fully implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care – two years after the final report was released.

In 2017, the Commission launched the E Kore Āno (Never Again) campaign calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Thanks to advocacy from survivors and support from people across Aotearoa New Zealand, the Royal Commission was eventually established in 2018.

Eight years on, Human Rights Commission Tatau-Uruora (Chief Executive) Meg de Ronde says the findings of the Inquiry represent “a clear roadmap for how we can transform our care system and lay the foundations for a thriving Aotearoa.”  

“Many survivors have waited too long for justice. The recommendations provide a clear and achievable package for redress, and how we ensure such abuse does not happen again.”

The Commission is launching a new public campaign aimed at mobilising nationwide support and ensuring the issue remains a priority for decision-makers.

To mark the beginning of this campaign, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report, Erica Stanford, and her parliamentary colleagues have been invited to receive a bouquet of flowers on the steps of Parliament. They will be hand delivered by a group of survivors of Abuse in Care, together with Human Rights Commission Tatau-Uruora (Chief Executive) Meg de Ronde, as well as supporters, whānau and mana whenua.

The flowers and foliage have been gathered from known places of abuse around the country – including the former sites of Ōwairaka Boys’ Home, Porirua Psychiatric Hospital and Marylands School in Christchurch. This symbolic arrangement has also been wrapped in cloth printed with all 233 recommendations from the Inquiry.

This bouquet represents the lives, experiences, and strength of survivors, and the hope that the Royal Commission's recommendations will be implemented with diligence and care.

This moment is intended as a gesture of remembrance and acknowledgement to uphold the wishes of survivors, and will take place ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s Whanaketia Report, on the morning of Wednesday 22 July.

“The Commission has a long record of involvement with advocating for justice for survivors of abuse and we have a responsibility to ensure that their experiences and their hopes and aspirations for redress are not forgotten,” de Ronde says.  

“Together, we must ensure these recommendations are implemented in full – and that abuse in care never happens again.”

To follow along with the campaign, follow us on social media using the links at the bottom of the page.

Hear more from survivors and learn how you can support them at honourthepromise.co.nz

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Climate News – Greenpeace says new report reveals devastating impact of Luxon’s climate policy reversal

Source: Greenpeace

A new report from New Zealand’s independent Climate Change Commission has shown that efforts to reduce emissions have stalled since the Luxon Government took power, and that New Zealand is no longer on track to meet its emissions reduction targets.
Greenpeace spokesperson Will Appelbe says, “This report is a stark warning – the Luxon Government is undermining climate action, putting everyday New Zealanders at risk.
“From day one, this Government has abandoned New Zealand’s climate credibility – bringing back offshore oil and gas exploration, removing the clean car discount, cancelling the Lake Onslow Battery Project, and letting agribusiness off the hook for their climate pollution. Now, we’re seeing the consequences of this climate denialism.”
The Commission’s report warns in particular that agricultural emissions are a ‘significant risk’ and that New Zealand will not meet existing methane emissions reduction targets without significant action from the Government.
Appelbe says, “Everyday New Zealanders – including farmers – are already experiencing the impacts of climate change. It’s going to get worse, unless we take action now – and this report shows that the Government is falling dangerously short.”
In 2025, the New Zealand Government became the first in the world to change the law to weaken climate targets. They reduced the methane target and adopted the controversial concept of ‘No Additional Warming’, against advice from the international scientific community.
Simultaneously, they confirmed that they would not make the agricultural industry pay for its climate pollution – a move that this report says will limit emissions reduction.
Appelbe says “Methane is our climate emergency brake. Reducing methane emissions from the intensive livestock industry now will give us a fighting chance of preventing the worst of the climate crisis.
“That’s why it’s so concerning to watch this Government recklessly cave to agribusiness lobbyists like Federated Farmers, and undermine any attempt to reduce methane emissions from intensive livestock farming.”
“New Zealanders want to see urgent climate action that keeps us safe and protects future generations. This Government’s war on nature goes against what New Zealanders stand for – and Luxon should expect resistance.”
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Climate News – Aotearoa New Zealand’s rate of emissions reduction needs to more than double

Source: Climate Change Commission

  • Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions are gradually falling, but progress stalled in 2024.
  • The pace of emissions reductions needs to more than double over the next few years; and to get on track for that, action is needed within the next 12-24 months.
  • Risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate goals for the next decade have increased. The second and third emissions budgets are at high risk, and the 2030 biogenic methane target is unlikely to be met.
  • The report highlights practical opportunities to reduce emissions and manage future costs, including low-emissions technologies that are already cheaper over time in some households and businesses uses.
  • The Government has low-cost options to reduce barriers that are preventing businesses and households from choosing low emissions technologies.
Current policy won’t deliver what’s needed, and the window to get on track is closing
Aotearoa New Zealand’s emissions are falling, but not fast enough to meet the country’s climate goals, according to the Climate Change Commission’s annual emissions monitoring report released today. The report finds progress stalled in 2024, and the rate of emissions reduction will need to more than double over the next few years to get back on track.
“This is a clear warning sign. Emissions are gradually falling but progress stalled in 2024, and current policy settings are not delivering at the pace needed. Government choices in the next 12-24 months will be critical to getting the country back on track,” says Jo Hendy, Chief Executive of the Climate Change Commission.
New Zealanders are already experiencing the impacts of a changing climate. Choices made now will affect how quickly the country cuts its own emissions, and how well households, businesses and communities are positioned to manage future shocks.
Accelerating decarbonisation can save money and manage future risks
For some common household and business uses, low-emissions choices are already cheaper over time. Electric vehicles, solar and heat pumps can reduce running costs, lower exposure to volatile fuel prices, and make homes and businesses more resilient to future shocks.
The Commission’s report highlights practical examples where available low-emissions technologies can reduce costs. EVs are cheaper to run than petrol vehicles, and upfront costs have dropped. For comparable compact SUVs, EV owners can save about NZ$7,500 over five years. In parts of Australia (where about a third of households have solar), rooftop solar and battery systems are helping reduce regulated electricity prices by up to 10%. It’s now generally cheaper for businesses to buy and run a new industrial heat pump than continue running a fossil-fuel low-temperature boiler.
Separately, research released earlier this year by the Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition estimated that earlier decarbonisation could contribute NZ$22 billion per year to GDP in less than a decade.
“But roll-out in Aotearoa New Zealand is lagging. This isn’t just a missed opportunity to reduce emissions, it means that households and businesses may be paying higher energy costs than they need to. Slow or delayed action also restricts the country’s future options,” says Hendy.
The Government has low-cost options to address barriers
People are missing out on savings and reducing their exposure to future energy risks because upfront costs and other barriers prevent households and businesses from switching away from fossil fuels.
The Government has low-cost options to address these barriers. These include targeted funding and financing mechanisms, stable investment signals for markets and consumers, and better information to support household and business decisions.
“The Government has already taken useful steps to reduce upfront cost barriers, including low-interest loans for EV charging and the gas transition loan scheme. The question now is how to build on them quickly enough to support the scale of change needed,” says Hendy.
“It’s not just about what the Government spends money on, but also the signals it gives. Clear and stable policy settings help households, businesses and investors make decisions with confidence. The goal should be to avoid getting locked into expensive long-run options. Infrastructure and other long-lived investments that support low-emissions choices are generally cheaper to get right early than to retrofit later,” says Hendy.
Resources
The 2026 report is available here, and the following summary resources are also available:
  • Exec Summary – summary of our findings and recommendations, excerpted from the main report.
  • One-page summary – overview of the 2026 key findings and recommendations
  • Sector summaries – covering: energy, industry and buildings; transport; agriculture; waste and fluorinated gases; and forestry.
  • Whakahekenga rehukino summary – covering key points for emissions reduction actions centred on iwi/Māori. Available in in te reo Māori and English.
About the emissions reduction monitoring report
These annual reports provide an evidence-based, impartial view of whether the country is on course to reach its goals of reducing and removing greenhouse gas emissions. They provide insights into the progress made, challenges experienced, and opportunities and risks that need to be considered.
The 2026 report uses the same approach and framework as previously. However, since the 2025 report, the Government has lowered the 2050 biogenic methane target and the Commission has updated its benchmark. This means that the factors that the report assessed against have changed.
2026 key findings and recommendations
Risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s climate goals for the next decade have increased. The second and third emissions budgets are at high risk, and the 2030 biogenic methane target is unlikely to be met. Risks have increased especially for agriculture, electricity generation, and transport – this is also where some of the greatest opportunities for reductions can be found.
Recommendation 1: We recommend that the Government takes action to address market barriers and failures within the next year to ensure it can meet its emissions goals including:
  • start determining how to incentivise further emissions reductions and removals in the 2030s given that the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme in its current form will struggle to do this.
  • for the primary sector: immediately scale up support measures to meet the 2030 biogenic methane target; and reduce barriers for high-value, low-emissions agricultural products for long-term reductions and resilience 
  • expand resource recovery facilities, services and planning, and extend landfill gas capture requirements to class 2 landfills
  • encourage electric vehicle uptake through strong supply- and demand-side measures, and support greater shifts to public and active transport
  • address upfront cost barriers to fuel-switching for households and businesses.
Recommendation 2: We recommend that the Government update its approach to emissions projections to ensure they provide a robust indication of likely future policy impact.
In some areas (agricultural technology, forestry on Crown-owned land and LFG capture), the assumptions underlying the projections do not appear to be driven by a realistic assessment of current policy. While scenarios provide useful information, there is a need for robust modelling based on evidence about how much different policies can reduce emissions.
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Animal Welfare – Help Them Escape This Future: Octopus Farming Ban Campaign Goes Huge in Wellington

Source: Animals Aotearoa

  • 177 organisations worldwide stand with New Zealand against factory farming of highly sentient animals.
  • Giant octopuses have appeared on billboards overnight, with a key message: Ban Octopus Factory Farming. 

The billboards come after advocacy charity Animals Aotearoa wrote to every New Zealand political party, requesting that they include a commitment to prohibit commercial octopus farming in their policy platforms for the upcoming election. The letter, cosigned by the Aquatic Animal Alliance coalition of 177 organisations across 75 countries – including NZ-based SPCA and SAFE – points to scientific evidence that octopuses are highly sentient animals with advanced cognitive abilities. Also highlighted are the absence of validated welfare safeguards, lack of humane slaughter methods, and environmental concerns about farming carnivorous species dependent on animal protein.

“Octopus factory farming is a bad investment in every sense,” says Marianne Macdonald, Executive Director of Animals Aotearoa. “Octopuses are sentient wonders. With three hearts, blue blood, and minds that dream, they navigate their ocean world with intelligence that rivals our own. They solve puzzles, navigate elaborate mazes, use tools, recognise individual humans, and even decorate their dens with shells. These are creatures to be in awe of, not to exploit in sordid factory farms.”

Steve Abel of The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand responded positively to the call to ban octopus farming, “We are concerned about efforts to introduce octopus farming to Aotearoa and support prohibiting octopus farming before this harmful practice can be established”, adding, “Octopus are extraordinary species and farming them is totally unacceptable”. Karen Singleton, Animal Justice Party Aotearoa NZ said, “Progress isn't measured by what we can commercialise, but by the wisdom to know who should be left in the ocean. We already ask billions of animals to pay the price of economic growth. We don't need to add octopuses to that list.”

“New Zealand has a unique opportunity to prevent the suffering associated with octopus factory farming before this industry begins to operate,” said Catalina López Salazar, Director of the Aquatic Animal Alliance. “Around the world, governments are increasingly recognizing that these highly intelligent, curious, and sentient animals cannot be raised humanely in intensive farming systems. By acting now, New Zealand can demonstrate global leadership in protecting animal welfare and set an example for other countries considering this emerging industry.”

Octopus aquaculture – a new form of intensive farming still in the research phase – would cause extensive harm. The New Zealand Government has already granted $1 million of public funds to the University of Auckland to advance this new form of exploitation. But because the octopus farming industry has not yet been established, there is a rare window of opportunity to prevent it from taking hold.

“We showed the octopus reaching out to show how often they've sought to connect with people,” Macdonald explains. “We also wanted to highlight that octopuses are escape artists of the highest calibre. These animals can fit through the tiniest of gaps, the size of their beak. But they need our help to escape a future in factory farms.”

A specially commissioned animation by Auckland-based artist Timothy Armstrong provides a glimpse of the risk octopus farming poses. Based on an industry research report, it features Octopus tetricus, the native octopus studied for exploitation in Aotearoa.

“In Aotearoa, the petition calling for a ban on octopus farming has gathered 7,770 petition signatures so far. New Zealanders are making clear they want their country at the forefront of this progress”, says Macdonald.

The campaign reflects a growing global movement. Washington State and California have already banned octopus farming. Legislation has been introduced in Mexico and Chile.

The petition is being officially launched at an event in Wellington, next Tuesday, 28 July. Sign at www.animalsaotearoa.org/stop-octopus-farming/
About Animals Aotearoa
New Zealand's Animals Aotearoa is a registered charity whose mission is to improve the well-being of farmed animals and end their suffering. They work to protect the welfare of aquatic animals, with a particular focus on preventing octopus factory farming. They also improve the lives of chickens bred for meat by securing welfare commitments from food businesses and raising public awareness of the suffering caused by the way chickens are bred and farmed.

About the Aquatic Animal Alliance
Founded by the Aquatic Life Institute (ALI), the Aquatic Animal Alliance is a coalition of more than 190 advocacy organisations across 75 countries dedicated to improving the welfare of aquatic animals within the global food system.  ALI is an international non-profit organisation that works on advancing aquatic animal welfare in both aquaculture and wild capture fisheries globally. They work with certifiers, nonprofits, academic institutions, industry stakeholders, governments, and the public to improve the welfare of aquatic animals.

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Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 0.2 percent in the March 2026 quarter – Greenhouse gas emissions (industry and household): March 2026 quarter – Stats NZ news story and information release

Source: Statistics New Zealand

Total greenhouse gas emissions fall 0.2 percent in the March 2026 quarter – news story

22 July 2026

Seasonally adjusted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by industries and households decreased 0.2 percent over the March 2026 quarter, according to figures released by Stats NZ today.

“Driven by a decline in mining activity, greenhouse gas emissions decreased by 42 kilotonnes over the March 2026 quarter,” environment statistics spokesperson Stuart Pitts said.

“This is the fourth consecutive quarter of reduced emissions.”

In the March 2026 quarter, industry emissions (excluding households) decreased by 0.3 percent (51 kilotonnes). Over the same period, gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.8 percent.

“While greenhouse gas emissions from industries have been falling, New Zealand’s gross domestic product has continued to rise, resulting in a lower emissions intensity,” Pitts said.

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First Responders – Update on hazardous substances incident in Tuakau

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Firefighters will shortly be demobilising from Tuakau, where Fire and Emergency New Zealand has been responding to a hazardous substances incident tonight.
Assistant District Commander Brad Harvey says firefighters have been flushing the drains, and atmospheric readings now show that the air quality in and around the drains has returned to safe levels.
Residents who were evacuated earlier this evening are able to return home. The advice to other residents to stay inside with doors and windows shut has also been lifted.
The scene will be left in the hands of local water management staff. The nature and source of the substance which prompted the emergency response has not yet been established.
The crews of four fire appliances still on site will be preparing to depart shortly.
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Advocacy – Will New Zealand back the Israel/US at the ICC this week or will it back international law?

Source: Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA)

 

PSNA has written to the Prime Minister today urging the government to vote against the removal of the International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan, and instead insist that proper judicial process be followed regarding allegations made against him.

 

“This is a pivotal moment for the International Criminal Court and New Zealand must stand up for our values and our support for international law” says PSNA Spokesperson Rinad Tamimi. “We are not making any judgement on the allegations against Mr Khan, but New Zealand must insist a proper judicial process be followed”

 

When allegations were made against Khan, the United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS), was asked by the president of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) to gather evidence from the alleged victims.  Between November 2024 and December 2025 more than 5,000 pages of evidence was gathered. The ICC then established a Judicial Panel, comprising three eminent judges selected by the Bureau of the ASP, to analyse the evidence. 

 

After doing so this Judicial Panel declared they were “unanimously of the opinion that the factual findings by OIOS do not establish misconduct or breach of duty under the relevant legal framework”.

 

Tamimi says that Now Israel and the US are rejecting the Judicial Panel findings.

 

“They are blatantly lobbying to remove Karim Khan because he sought arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for ‘war crimes and crimes against humanity’.”

 

This intensive Israel/US diplomatic bullying has succeeded in having the Judicial Panel findings set aside in favour of a decision to remove Karim Khan being made by the full Assembly of State Parties (ASP) in which New Zealand will vote.

 

“Karim Khan’s position must be decided through a legal process, not a political process dictated by Israeli/US lobbying” says Tamimi. “New Zealand has already failed numerous times to uphold international law in the face of Israeli/US pressure.”

 

“They must not throw in the towel again.”

 

“In October last year, Foreign Minister Winston Peters issued a formal statement, with Nordic ministers in Stockholm, to ‘reaffirm our unwavering support for the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court’.”

 

“You can’t pick and choose when you will support international law, and when you can disregard it,” says Tamimi. “New Zealand must do the right thing at the ICC this week.”

 

Rinad Tamimi

National Spokesperson

PSNA

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First Responders – Hazardous substances incident in Tuakau

Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Firefighters are responding to a hazardous substances incident in the township of Tuakau, where a large amount of an unknown chemical has entered drains near the water treatment plant. The incident was reported at 4pm today.
Residents have been evacuated from houses in the vicinity of Kowhai St and Matipo Drive. Other people in the area are advised to stay inside with doors and windows closed to avoid possible exposure to fumes. Other members of the public should stay away from the area until further notice.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is obtaining specialist advice from the Queensland Fire Department to assist in identifying the substance and is working with the Waikato District Council and Watercare to develop a plan to flush the drains safely. The nature and origin of the substance is not yet known.
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Employment Disputes – Thousands of MBIE workers hold stop-work meetings over pay dispute – PSA

Source: PSA

Bargaining underway for over 10 000 public servants
Around 2,700 workers at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) are holding stop-work meetings across the country from 9am to 10am tomorrow over the Ministry's approach to collective bargaining.
These come with bargaining underway for over 10,000 public service workers covered by collective bargaining, including workers at MBIE, DIA, Corrections, and MSD. All are currently facing pay offers well below inflation.
“MBIE workers have overwhelmingly rejected a pay offer that doesn’t even keep pace with inflation – they feel undervalued and disrespected,” said Fleur Fitzsimons, National Secretary for the Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi.
“These meetings will plan the next steps in the campaign for public servants to get a fair deal.
“The current offer includes changes to pay that mean it will take staff longer to reach higher pay bands, at the same time as the cost of living keeps rising. Public servants are being asked to accept going backwards in a cost-of-living crisis.”
The bargaining with MBIE covers immigration and visa officers, along with workers who operate New Zealand’s borders, advise on economic, business and regional investment; fund science and innovation; regulate building; manage the country’s energy system; and maintain consumer standards and market regulation. The largest group is Immigration Officers, most of whom earn around $70,000 a year.
The PSA has collected testimonials from workers underlining their frustrations. One said, “It is getting harder and harder to keep up, let alone have luxuries”. Another said, “This makes me think Australia is a better option and I may need to leave the organisation or country for a better future.”
Fleur Fitzsimons said: “MBIE workers help run New Zealand’s economy, from employment and immigration services to consumer protection and business support. They deserve to be treated with respect and not presented with a deal that takes them backwards and told to accept it.
“Department of Internal Affairs workers held a two-hour strike last week, and tension is rising at other agencies too. It all points to the same thing: workers are fed up with a government that promised to fix the cost-of-living crisis but won't give them a fair pay rise to deal with it.”
“Today’s meetings are a first step. Members are not being balloted on strike action yet, but patience is wearing thin and MBIE needs to come back to the table with a fair offer.”
Details – stop work meetings 
The closed union meetings will take place from 9am to 10am in Central Auckland, West Auckland, South Auckland, Wellington Central, Porirua, and Christchurch, with a remote meeting for members in Hamilton, Nelson, and Palmerston North.
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest trade union, representing and supporting more than 95,000 workers across central government, state-owned enterprises, local councils, health boards and community groups.
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Tech Events – ENTECH 2026 heads to NZ after record-breaking run in Australia

Source: ENTECH

ENTECH, Australia and NZ’s longest-running AV trade roadshow and the only event for AV and entertainment technology professionals that visits every major population centre, is heading to its final 2026 shows in New Zealand after completing record-breaking events across Australia.

Having toured five cities across Australia with a packed one-day program of seminars, hands-on demonstrations and its new Tech Train the ENTECH roadshow is staged fresh in NZ, opening at the new Auckland International Convention Centre on Tuesday 28 July then rolling Thursday 30 July into Lower Hutt Events Centre in Wellington and crossing the straight to Te Pae in Christchurch for Tuesday 4 August.

The 2026 ENTECH Australian Roadshow saw record visitor numbers, a revitalised exhibitor floor and a clear signal that the professional AV, lighting and production industry is spending well.

ENTECH CEO Kate McKenzie explained, “It encompassed five cities, one amazing crew and thousands of handshakes. After rolling through Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide the ENTECH Roadshow has packed up its trucks and called 2026 a wrap in Australia with the numbers making for very good reading as we head to New Zealand.”

Total visitor registrations across the five-city Australian tour were up 27 per cent with Sydney leading the charge up 37%, then Melbourne up by 32%, Brisbane continued its strong upward trajectory up 20%, Adelaide up 28% and Perth up 3%.

McKenzie added, “Registration counts only tell part of the story, though. What exhibitors care about is the ‘quality’ of visitors and ‘who’ walks through the door and on that measure, 2026 delivered emphatically.”

Across all cities, 85 per cent of registered visitors reported some form of purchasing role including final decision-maker, specifier or influencer. Critically, 82% indicated active or near-term purchasing intent, either buying at the show or flagged projects in the pipeline they were looking to buy for in the next 12 months. For ENTECH exhibitors, that's a well-stocked order book walking around the floor.

Audio and sound remained the dominant interest category selected by 74% of all Australian visitors, followed by lighting at 60% and video/broadcast at 49% which meant all 68 exhibitor stands were filled and busy throughout each show in each city.

The ENTECH touring crew that makes the whole thing happen covered 10,563 kms across the country, managing bump-in, floor operations and bump-out across every city – a considerable logistical undertaking that involved four Live Event Logistics trucks and up to 30 local crew supported by 30 venue staff at each event.

From 2027, the ENTECH Roadshow restructures as an even more focused Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane event – a change the organising team describes as a “sharpening” of focus. If the 2026 numbers are any guide, the industry will follow wherever ENTECH goes.

For now, the ENTECH Roadshow next rolls into its final 2026 legs in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch where, as always, attendance is free for trade guests.

For more information and to register, visit www.entech-roadshow.com 

For enquiries and NZ bookings call +61 408 498 180 or email exhibit@entech-roadshow.com

About ENTECH

ENTECH Roadshow is the only trade show for AV and entertainment technology professionals that visits every major population centre in Australia, opening up access to more business opportunities than any other event. ENTECH will visit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth in May 2026, Auckland and Wellington in July 2026 and Christchurch in August 2026. ENTECH Roadshow is space limited for national exhibitors – typically distributors – with freight carried in dedicated trucks. Limited spaces are held for video distributors and resellers who book early.

As confirmed by the ISE exhibition in Barcelona, our industry has now entered a phase we’re calling ‘post-converged’. The worlds of unified communications, IT, AV, lighting, video, audio, signage, staging, and control have gone past the transition period of becoming networked and controlled by software and entered a new phase where new business models, products, and markets are emerging. Manufacturers that were once focussed on one aspect of live performance or recording are now creating products for corporate meeting rooms. Companies that were creating platforms for digital signage are now offering room control and corporate communications. Lighting companies that power huge stadium gigs are creating networked architectural products, as are their audio counterparts. And at the centre of all this, the customer, be they installer, production firm, or consultant, is now part IT manager and concerned with the integration of systems as a whole.

https://www.entech-roadshow.com