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HOME SHOW

2026 visitor survey

We surveyed our show visitors to find out their home aspirations, show expectations and demographics.

Our last survey was after the 2026 Tauranga Home Show.

our visitors

64.5% women

35.5% men

home ownership

86.4% own their own home

income

52.1% have a household income of over $90k

age

88.8% of visitors are over 35

their visit

81.1% of visitors attend the show for between 1-3 hours

14.2% visit for over 3 hours

spend

16.0% of visitors spend over $5000 at the show, or intend to purchase from businesses they met at the show.

WHAT ARE VISITORS LOOKING FOR?

PRODUCT & SERVICE FORECAST

We asked Tauranga Home Show visitors what projects they have planned for the next year to find out what they're in the market for.

16.0%

plan to buy a home or rental property

5.3%

plan to build a new home or rental property

32.0%

plan to renovate or extend their home or rental property

29.6%

want to purchase new furniture

10.7%

want to purchase a new bed or mattress

16.6%

plan to build a new kitchen or renovate their existing kitchen

22.5%

plan to build a new bathroom or renovate their existing bathroom

17.8%

are going to purchase a major home appliance

16.0%

plan to install insulation, ventilation or a home heating / cooling system

20.1%

plan to recarpet or install new flooring

14.2%

plan to install a new pool or spa

22.5%

plan to landscape or renovate their outdoor area

28.4%

plan to purchase new curtains or blinds

18.3%

plan to install a new fence, deck, balustrade or louvre

10.7%

plan to buy a new barbecue, pizza oven or outoor fire

18.3%

plan to install solar panels or a solar hot water system

13.0%

want to build or buy a cabin, shed or tiny home

10.7%

plan to install or retrofit double glazed windows

4.1%

will be reviewing their insurance or Kiwisaver scheme

7.1%

plan to install new smart home devices

12.4%

plan to purchase a new car or vehicle

BECOME AN EXHIBITOR

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