25–26 July 2026
Lower Hutt Event Centre
Entry is only $5 and children, 10 and under are FREE!!
The New Zealand Deerstalkers Association presents the Hunting & Wildlife Expo 2026 - bringing together hunters, shooters, and outdoor families from across the region.
Following a successful inaugural event in 2024, the Expo returns bigger and better. This is your chance to connect with the people, gear, and organisations shaping the future of hunting in New Zealand.
What to Expect
The Expo is built for those who live and breathe the outdoors.
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Leading hunting and shooting brands
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Advocacy and conservation organisations
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Expert knowledge and practical advice
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NZDA competitions, displays, and experiences
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A space for families and the next generation of hunters
Whether you’re chasing better gear, new knowledge, or simply good conversation with like minded people - this is where it happens.
Exhibitors & Organisations
You’ll hear from and connect with groups across the hunting, conservation, and shooting space, including:
| Tatonka | Game Animal Council | NZDA National Heritage Trust |
| Tahr Foundation | Sika Foundation | Points South / Firstlite |
| Wild Chix | Crispi / Gris Sport | MTNGear |
| Department of Conservation | Sporting Shooters Association | Locator Beacons NZ |
| Fiordland Wapiti Foundation | Bushnell | Gun City |
| Mountain Safety Council | PracMed | Pulsar |
| Whitetail Trust | COLFO | NZDA HUNTS |
| Mental Hunts | Fenix |
Advanced Archery |
| NZ Fish & Game Council | Night Vision New Zealand | NZDA Photo Display |
| SWAROVSKI OPTIK | ACT Party | Ruahine Ports |
| Hutt Valley Hunting and Fishing | NZDA AHT Competition | NZDA Trophy Head Display |
| Firearms Safety Authority | NZ Ammo |
Go Fuel |
| Moonshine Taxidermy | Glacier Rifle Company |
Cameron Harrison Butchery |
| Wild Game Recovery Trust | Ampro |
M.I.A |
| MeloYelo | National Party |
Seek Outside |
| Tight Lines | Walk'n'Stalk |
Advanced Outdoors |
Alongside a wide range of NZDA displays, competitions, and partner organisations.
