Visit the Masterton Home & Lifestyle Show in 2026!
If you’re a busy, modern Kiwi who is feeling like you’ve stalled midway through a home renovation project, you’re not alone. All over the country, brave men and women just like you are in the exact same position. You might think the rest of the reno is impossible, that you have bitten off more than you can chew, or that you’re lacking inspiration for those finishing touches. Even though you might have already done most of the hard work, you probably feel like there’s more work ahead of you than behind, and you’re looking for that spark or idea that will have your finishing touches done in no time with your home looking better than you ever dreamed.
That’s where the Home & Lifestyle Show comes in. If you’re in the Wairarapa and stuck mid-renovation, it’s your best possible destination for inspiration, solutions and advice. Between the products on display, the prizes to be won, and the opportunity to be surrounded by building and renovation experts, coming to the Home & Lifestyle Show guarantees you a creative and high-quality solution to your renovation or new build problem!
Inspiration & Ideas
Home & Lifestyle is going to be full of potential ideas and inspiration that could cause that light bulb to appear above your head as you come up with the perfect solution to that building or renovation problem that’s been bugging you!
You could easily come up with the answer to the question of that room that just doesn’t pop, but it doesn’t stop there! There’ll be exhibitions on construction, roofing, decorating, heating and insulation, storage solutions, there’ll be inspiration at Home & Lifestyle for you!
The Masterton Home & Lifestyle Show will be held from Saturday 10th to Sunday 11th October 2026 at the War Memorial Hall, 2 Dixon Street, Masterton.
Tips for Visitors
Tips to make your visit a success
The Masterton Home & Lifestyle Show will offer a wealth of fun and fabulous exhibits and features you won’t find anywhere else. It will showcase ideas for your home, garden and lifestyle, and offer an opportunity to save money on almost any project.
You can see, feel and listen to the products you are considering and there will be plenty of experts on hand to give free advice. You can also save time by visiting many companies in one place without having to drive around the country or spending hours on the internet.
The Home & Lifestyle Show offers hands-on exhibits relating to kitchens, design, outdoor living, building/remodelling products, garden and outdoor areas, and improving your health and wellbeing.
Sometimes it can be hard to visualise what a product would look like in your home, and we can help bridge that gap because our exhibitors will display and showcase examples of what their products look and feel like when they are in place.
Before the Show
Make travel and accommodation bookings early to maximise on discounted rates.
Stay at accommodation close to the venue to save on travelling and to give you a place to rest, sort through information gathered, and refocus your energy.
Be prepared with a pen and notepad to jot down important notes for the many new ideas and products you will see.
If you’re contemplating a particular upgrade, bring along the plans or even a sketch of your proposed project to discuss with the experts.
Take colour swatches, measurements of spaces and walls so that when you see the perfect piece you will know instantly if it fits.
Take a light and comfortable carry-all for accumulated materials.
Choose the seminars that are relevant to you and allow enough time to sit in (half an hour each) and follow up with the presenter afterwards if you have more questions.
Take advantage of the special show prices while you’re there.
At the Show
Come early in the day if you have house plans, sketches, colour matching and product measuring to do. This way the exhibitor can devote more time to you.
Drink water regularly to avoid dehydration.
Attend the Show with a list of questions you need answered. The industries top experts will be available to answer these questions. Face to face contact is one Home & Lifestyles most valuable resources.
After the Show
Plan how you are going to implement information gathered.
Write ‘Home & Lifestyle’ and the date on the brochures you collect.
Be prepared to follow-up after the Show for literature and samples requests.
Summary
- Save time by meeting many companies under one roof
- Discover new and interesting products and services for your home and lifestyle
- Shop, compare and save. Ask exhibitors about their show specials
- Get inspired and excited about your home and the countless possibilities
- Find the best resources in home improvement, new build, landscaping, and design services
- Meet face to face with home improvement and building professionals
- Get expert advice and tips
We hope these tips for attending Home & Lifestyle are helpful as you proceed with your next remodel or building project!
