Pet Life Magazine, New Zealand Pet Life Magazine Issue 3 Winter 2017 | Page 9

PET & ANIMAL EXPO
WOOFING AND MEOWING ITS WAY
AROUND THE MAIN CENTRES
The Pet & Animal Expo keeps growing and getting stronger
every year.
Pets play such an important role in people’s lives in New
Zealand – they are a part of so many Kiwi families. Therefore,
visiting the annual Pet & Animal Expo in Auckland, Wellington
or Christchurch is a must for all animal lovers.
The Christchurch show at the end of April had all the latest
products and services on display, along with the cute and
cuddly. It was a great weekend in the garden city, with
thousands coming out in force to see the fluffy and the
fabulous, and the weird and the wonderful.
“It was fantastic to bring the show to
Christchurch and we are looking forward
to a bigger and even better expo in
“Each year there is always something
2018,” said co-organiser Brian Peters.
new and exciting to see at the Pet Expo,
from the latest holistic food to cat
The expo had the latest pet products and services at show-
only special prices for Cantabrians’ fur babies, and the Selwyn
trackers,” Brian said.
and Canterbury Dog Agility and Training Clubs enthralled the
crowds with amazing demonstrations in the performance
arena.
With more than 70 per cent of Christchurch households owning
a pet, the expo was the best opportunity for companies active
in the pet industry to sell directly to their target market, on a
face-to-face basis under one-roof. Vets, retailers and other
members of the trade were all able to attend.
“If you missed the Christchurch show, we have the annual
Auckland and Wellington events on the horizon, happening at
the end of September and October this year,” said Brian.
The Auckland expo will have more than 100 exhibitors, with the
latest products and services to keep the fussiest pet lover
satisfied. There will also be plenty of exciting entertainment,
including a miniature horse demonstration – and even a cat
agility display on top of a miniature horse!
It’s all about responsible ownership of pets and animals, and
the expo highlights the best available options for your pets.
“I am always amazed with th e range of healthy pet foods and
how technology plays such an important role in our pets lives.
The Pet & Animal Expo will grace the capital on the weekend of
October 28-29, and it is building up to be bigger and better than
ever before.
The Wellington Cat Club will hold a full-scale cat show at this
year’s expo, which will make the event extra special for all the
cat lovers out there.
Visitors of all ages will be able to engage with company
representatives, specialists and experts, purchase, sample and
gather information relevant to the health and wellbeing of their
pets, and all in a fun, family-friendly environment. The expo is
is the happiest show of all to attend!
The Auckland Pet & Animal Expo 2017 is held September
30 to October 1, 10am-5pm, at the ASB Showgrounds in
Greenlane.
The Wellington Pet & Animal Expo 2017 is October 28-
29, 10am-4pm, at the Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.
Contact Brian or Peter via www.petanimalexpo.co.nz for more information about
expo stands or visiting