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XPO Exhibitions

An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart 18th September 2023 /

An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart

Events have made a strong recovery but it’s been a battle for the business, which saw off Covid and then fought in court to save an Auckland icon.


XPO buys NZ Boat Show, returns it to Auckland Showgrounds 11th November 2022 /

XPO buys NZ Boat Show, returns it to Auckland Showgrounds

XPO Exhibitions has acquired the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show from long-time owner Auckland Water Ski Club.


“Win” for events as court confirms Showgrounds’ lease unlawful, awards XPO’s Spillane costs 19th October 2022 /

“Win” for events as court confirms Showgrounds’ lease unlawful, awards XPO’s Spillane costs

Cornwall Park Trust Board acted unlawfully by leasing part of Auckland Showgrounds to a film studio for three months this year, causing some of the country’s largest events to cancel or suffer postponements, according to a ruling from the High Court in Auckland.


Business events industry rallies to protest Auckland Showgrounds “outrage” 6th April 2022 /

Business events industry rallies to protest Auckland Showgrounds “outrage”

More than 5000 industry professionals and events stakeholders have signed a petition to save the venue from public closure.