The South Canterbury Home and Garden Show returns for year two

Step into spring at the South Canterbury Home and Garden Show with a variety of exhibitors, including new home builders, renovators and sub-trades, in the one easy location.

The show is back at the Southern Trust Events Centre for year two after a hugely successful inaugural event in 2024. Show visitors can bring their plans, ideas and vision to the show and get maximum benefit out of a variety of businesses all offering expert advice in one easy location.

There is a wonderful range again at the show this year with your regular favourites as well as exciting first-time exhibitors.

The lineup includes builders, renovators and sub-trades ready to offer advice and solutions for all your building or renovation projects.

Home maintenance specialists covering insulation, double glazing, roofing and cleaning will be on hand to help keep homes in tip-top condition.

Garden and outdoor living experts will inspire you with landscaping ideas, pools, spas, outdoor furniture, sheds, planting and shade solutions, while inside the home, exhibitors will showcase beautiful soft furnishings, flooring, paint and decor.

Health, wellness and lifestyle brands will also be there, along with talented local artists and crafters displaying home decor, gifts and handmade creations.

■ Morrifield Tunnelhouses have been producing quality tunnelhouses for the New Zealand and overseas market since 1980. Designed and built in Invercargill by an established family business, the company is proud to offer what it believes is the strongest tunnelhouse available on the New Zealand market.

Its aluminium is sourced locally from the Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter where possible and is extruded in New Zealand. Check it out at the show.

■ PURE by The Barrelman are the show prize sponsors this year — a small family-owned business from North Canterbury doing big things.

Predominantly making furniture, homewares and metal garden art out of oak wine barrels with zero wastage, it won the prestigious Fieldays 2023 Commitment to Sustainability Award.

■ Shade protection from the sun is essential for New Zealand’s climate, as is keeping the warmth in your house during those cooler months, and this is where The Shade House comes in. From measuring, quoting, design and installation to cleaning and maintenance, The Shade House has got you covered.

■ Peninsula Flowers are a Christchurch florist and protea plants specialist, where the flowers are always in full bloom.

Whether you’re looking to freshen up your home, your office or are looking for a special gift for someone, there’s always a good reason to buy flowers or an arrangement.

Treat yourself or a friend with flowers from the South Canterbury Home and Garden Show.

Open Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm, at the Southern Trust Events Centre.