About the Expo

The Expo is New Zealand's premier forum for the transport and heavy equipment industries to meet and view industry changes, new product developments and technologies all in one place. The really big names in heavy construction equipment, trucks and transport were here at Mystery Creek Events Centre 5 - 7 March 2009 for the four-yearly exhibition, with even more industry leaders and innovators invited to attend this unique event with the contracting and hire sectors invited to attend.
 
THE Expo is the only New Zealand event of its type jointly endorsed by the Motor Industry Association, NZ Truck-Trailer Manufacturers Federation and NZ Equipment Suppliers Association (www.nzesa.co.nz.)
 
So much more than a truck show.... THE Expo sets the benchmark for the industry and like this industry, is fast-paced and continually developing. In 2009 we extended the focus of THE Expo to include the forestry, quarry, contracting and hire industries, making this a truly comprehensive event.
 
Power & Performance Zone 
Featured the Display area where exhibitors demonstrated how their products and equipment work in a live environment and the Trial area where clients were hands-on with the machinery and equipment on display. 
 
 
Live Drive
 
Thank you to our participating Live Drive exhibitors. We hope this sales tool was successful to your presence here at THE Expo.
  • CablePrice (NZ) Ltd - Scania R620 & Scania R480
  • Clark Equipment NZ Ltd - 2200 Utility vehicle
  • Mercedes-Benz NZ - Actros 3 & Vito van
  • Mitsubishi Fuso - FV530HI Tractor unit
  • New Zealand Trucks Limited - Iveco Stralis
  • Southpac Trucks Ltd - DAF FTTCF85
  • Transpacific Commercial Vehicles - MAN TGA 480
Training & Recruitment Village
We had 12 training and recruitment exhibitors in this area with a goal of attracting people to the transport, heavy equipment and associated industries. 
 
Seminar Series
A full timetable of industry related seminars informed our visitors and exhibitors in regards to the Transport, Heavy Equipment and associated industries.
 
Display Vehicles
A NEW display area designed for those organisations with a training, educational or charity focus, who have trucks and/or other heavy transport vehicles outfitted to support their objectives e.g. mobile training trucks, mobile classrooms was in place.  This also included the Classic Trucks whose convoy through the event was well received.
 
Show 'n' Shine
A competition held on Saturday 7th March for truck owners who shine their truck units up and put them on display to compete for various awards. This competition is an initiative to not only encourage industry support, but to recognise the hard work and pride truck drivers have in their trucks.