North Canterbury Youth Futures Expo
4-7:30pm, 11 August 2026. Mainpower Stadium Rangiora
Thank you to all of our amazing stallholders for the 2026 event.
A special thanks to our generous sponsors and donors. Our Gold and Silver sponsors have significantly contributed to North Canterbury Youth Futures. The stallholders who have provided a donation have been highlighted in a blue box.
2026 Stallholders
MainPower
Gold Sponsor
Active Health
Airways International
BCITO
Building Apprenticeships
New Zealand
CompeteNZ
Discover Forestry
Farm Source (Fonterra)
Harcourts Obrit Property Management
John Rhind - Kaiapoi
Funeral Directors Association
New Zealand
LSV
Limited Service Volunteer
Ministry of Education
Become a Teacher
Ministry of Social Development
Work & Income
National Trade Academy
NZ Defence Force
PGG Wrightson
Primary ITO
Primary Industry Training Organisation
Skills Group ETCO/ICE
Southern Institute of Technology
Sutton Tools
Tertiary Eduction Commission
University of Canterbury
Waimakariri District Council
Whitiora
YDOT
Youth Development & Opportunities Trust
Corde
Silver Sponsor
AI Coaching Academy
Ara Institute of Canterbury
BestStart
Connexis
Eco Educate
Fulton Hogan
Idea Services Ltd
Laidlaw College
MBIE - Labour Inspectorate
Minsitry of Business, Innovation & Employment
MITO
Mechanical Industry Training Organisation
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs
Hurunui & Waimakariri
New Zealand College
of Chiropractic
NZMA
New Zealand Management Academies
Police NZ
Rangiora High School Nursery School
Skills Trades Training
Studylink
Te Rito Maioha
The Zoo LTD
Vision College
Waimakariri Youth Council
William Mckenzie Lawyers
Yoobee Colleges & New Zealand School of Tourism
Access Community Health
Air New Zealand - Maintenance Training Organisation
Avon City Training Services
Comcol North Canterbury
Dairy Training Ltd
Electoral Commission
Hagley Learning Centre
Issac Construction
Lincoln University
McDonald's North Canterbury
McAlpines Mitre10
Mega Rangiora
National School of Aesthetics
NZ Drive Driver Training
Otago Univeristy
Pratt & Whitney
Christchurch Engine Centre
SharpSKILLS
Skills Trades Training
Summerset Rangiora
Te Wananga o Aotearoa
Transport Well Charitable Trust (Trucking NZ)
Volunteering Canterbury
Westpac Rangiora
Workbridge
North Canterbury Youth Futures Expo 2026 is an event dedicated to inspiring and guiding the future workforce of our region.
Why Attend?
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Explore Diverse Career Paths: Discover a wide range of industries, from technology and healthcare to trades and creative arts.
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Meet Industry Leaders: Engage with professionals and gain insights into various career trajectories.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with potential employers, training institutes, and other students.
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Interactive Exhibits: Experience hands-on demonstrations and interactive booths.
Are you interested in showcasing your business and industry to young people and their families in North Canterbury?
We are looking for stallholders for the 2026 North Canterbury Youth Futures Expo.
The North Canterbury Youth Futures Expo is different to other careers expos in that its not just an event; it's a community initiative to empower our youth with knowledge, skills, and connections. Young people typically attend with their families, meaning that they engage meaningfully with career options. This Expo is the perfect opportunity for youth, educators, and industry leaders to converge under one roof.
The afternoon/evening will feature interactive stalls and seminars with demonstrations and opportunities to talk about qualifications, apprenticeships, and the skills needed in today’s job market.
