NZACS Events
NZACS is proud to present a number of events each year. NZACS Members are eligible to attend all of the upcoming functions below:
C&I NZ Expo
Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 May 2026
The C&I NZ Expo is devoted to the needs of retail owners and operators of petrol stations, convenience stores, dairies, corner stores, newsagents, mini marts, independent groceries, foodservice locations, and take-aways.
C&I NZ Expo is New Zealand’s largest trade-only event for Petrol and Convenience retailers. Free to attend, the expo is open to buyers, owners and operators from across New Zealand. The show provides two invaluable days of business building, networking, product discovery and education.
Admission to the Expo is free. Tickets to the State of the Industry update and Industry Symposium – where best practice, category insights, international trends and advocacy updates are presented by industry experts – are on sale now.
Due Drop Events Centre, Auckland
PJ Scholarship & NZACS Awards Night
2026 date TBC
This annual event is a chance for our industry to recognise the best among us.
Starting with the Peter Jowett Scholarship for young members to present and challenge the thinking in our industry, and culminating in an awards celebration for our top-performing member companies, this is a chance to network, recognise excellence, and enjoy a great night out.
Venue TBC, Auckland
Convenience Market Review Business Breakfast - Auckland
2026 date TBC
The State of the Industry Breakfast is a great opportunity for convenience operators and supplier staff to network and access some great industry insights.
NIQ will present on channel performance, consumer confidence, big moves in the industry and the impact of high fuel prices, along with other insights from NZ and around the globe.
Venue TBC, Auckland
Convenience Market Review Business Breakfast - Christchurch
2026 date TBC
The State of the Industry Breakfast is a great opportunity for convenience operators and supplier staff to network and access some great industry insights.
NIQ will present on channel performance, consumer confidence, big moves in the industry and the impact of high fuel prices, along with other insights from NZ and around the globe.
Venue TBC, Christchurch
NZACS Golf Fundraiser
2027 date TBC
The NZACS annual golf fundraising day is a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxed afternoon, a round of golf (or a few hits at the driving range), and network with other members of the NZACS all while raising funds for next year’s winners of the Peter Jowett Scholarship.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a complete newbie, there’s something for everyone – choose from 9 holes, 18 holes, or Bubbles ‘n’ Bash.
Venue TBC, Auckland
C Store Simulation Workshop
Date to be confirmed
The C-Store Simulation Workshop is an action-packed team-based training experience. It’s very practical and hands-on, so everyone can benefit from realistic problem-solving concepts.
The C-Store Simulation Workshop is ideal training for anyone involved in the retail aspects of the convenience industry.