Build the Bay Seminar Series logo at the Tauranga Home Show

INSPIRED INSIGHTS FOR YOUR HOME

free seminar SERIES

Each day of the Tauranga Home Show, attend presentations by various experts on a range of home and lifestyle topics.

Get expert advice, demonstrations of new products, tips and trends, ask questions and get inspiration for your next home project.

2026 LINEUP:

Garden seminar session at the Tauranga Home Show by Kat Knight from Kereru Gardens
every day at 11.30am

PLANTING TO RETAIN BANKS AND WATERWAYS

KAT KNIGHT, KERERU GARDENS PLANT NURSERY OWNER

Gain valuable advice on plant selection and choosing native species suited to local conditions, from ground covers that protect surface soil to deep-rooted trees to anchor slopes.

Kat brings you timely strategies to stabilise soil and enhance the resilience of natural landscapes. She shows you how well-planned planting not only stabilises waterways but supports native wildlife, improves ecosystem health and enhances visual appeal.

You can also find Kereru Gardens at stand 412.

Karen Powers McKenzie & Willis
every day at 1.00PM

BEYOND THE BUZZ: INTERIOR DESIGN TRENDS 2026 (AND WHAT ACTUALLY WORKS)

KAREN POWERS, design service manager AT McKenzie & Willis

Join us as we look beyond fashion to explore how we can use current interior design trends to create homes that are inviting, comfortable and work for our uniquely New Zealand lifestyle.

Learn to create spaces you love that reflect your personality, so they truly feel like home. This seminar focuses on the shift toward warmer, more personal interiors, with sustainability, smart technology, and timeless design choices shaping spaces that are both beautiful and functional.

You can also find McKenzie & Willis at stand 341.

Sharon Giblett Refresh Renovations New Zealand
every day at 2.30PM

RENOVATE SMARTER, NOT HARDER

SHARON GIBLETT, RENOVATION SPECIALIST AT Refresh Renovations

With four decades of hands-on experience spanning kitchen and bathroom upgrades to full home transformations, Sharon brings practical, results-driven expertise you can trust.

Sharon shares proven strategies for busy professionals to achieve a high-quality renovation without the stress. Learn how to streamline decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and keep your project on track from concept to completion.

Renovating doesn’t have to be overwhelming, even with a demanding schedule. Plan smarter and create a home you truly love.

You can also find Refresh Renovations at stand 123.

Looking for more live entertainment at the show? Check out the Live Cooking Kitchen.

live cooking kitchen