Event and Conference Photography for NZ Cold Storage Association, Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch

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Client
NZ Cold Storage Association (NZCSA)

Location
Te Pae Convention Centre, Christchurch

Year
2026

Client Brief

Simon Cartwright Photography Ltd, an NZIPP-accredited commercial photographer based in Havelock North, provided event photography for the NZCSA Conference 2026, held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from 2 to 4 August 2026. NZ Cold Storage Association is the industry association for New Zealand's cold storage and logistics sector, and holds an annual conference bringing members together for sessions, an exhibition, and networking events. This year's theme was The Quest for Efficiency.

NZCSA needed comprehensive coverage of the conference to use across the association's magazine, website, social media, and marketing collateral for the following year's event. The brief covered the welcome function, two days of conference sessions and exhibition, and the awards evening.

Approach

This was my fourth time shooting at Te Pae, and my second NZCSA conference for Kim Mundell, the association's Executive Officer, having first covered the event in Napier in 2025. That ongoing relationship, along with familiarity with the venue, made it easier to plan coverage across a packed two-day programme.

I started at the welcome function on the Sunday evening, then moved between the conference sessions, exhibition floor, and networking areas across the two main days, before covering the awards evening. The brief called for a broad record of the conference, from formal moments like the awards through to the more candid coverage of sessions, exhibition stands, and the networking that happens around them.

Outcome

Around 23 hours of coverage across the three days produced around 750 final images, supplied in both high and web resolution formats, covering the welcome function, conference sessions, exhibition, networking, and the awards evening.

The images are being used across NZCSA's magazine, website, and social channels, and will feed into the association's marketing collateral for next year's conference.

I'm next back at Te Pae in September 2026 for the CBAFF conference, organised by Kim through her own company, Mandeville Limited, continuing our working relationship into a new event.

Image Gallery

A crowded indoor event with several people standing and talking around display booths and tables. The ceiling has an artistic pattern of large, geometric, three-dimensional shapes. There are banners and signs for different companies and products, inc
A man smiling and holding a glass of orange juice, standing in front of a display with solar panels and promotional materials at an event.
A man in a blue suit and glasses speaking at a podium with a microphone. The podium displays a sign that reads "Christchurch Convention Centre" and "Te Pā". The background suggests an indoor setting with glass windows showing reflections and a blurre
A man standing at a podium giving a speech during a conference. Behind him is a large digital sign that says 'Welcome! Function' with some graphics and the logo of CBRE.
People standing and talking in a spacious indoor area near large glass windows, with some individuals wearing conference badges and engaged in conversation, and booths or tables set up behind them.
People conversing at an indoor expo or conference, with a display booth featuring firefighting equipment or related products.
Interior of a modern convention center or airport with multiple people attending an event or conference, some engaging in conversations, and signs indicating gates and exits.
Close-up photo of a small Indian flag on a metal stand, surrounded by industrial equipment and red valves, with a blurred background of technical posters.
A man in a blue suit and purple tie appears to be demonstrating or inspecting a machine at a trade show or exhibition. Two other men are nearby, observing or assisting.
People at a conference playing mini golf on a small indoor course with green turf.
Group of seven men standing together at an indoor trade show booth with technology and warehouse-themed branding. Some are smiling and wearing lanyards with badges.
A man with dark curly hair wearing a white shirt gives a thumbs-up while standing in front of a booth at a trade show. The booth promotes warehouse automation solutions by Dexion, featuring banners, posters, and a television displaying warehouse imag
A man and a woman standing at a trade show booth promoting Ulti insulated conveyor doors. The booth features a large green and black banner with text about cold chain automation and sealed storage. The booth also contains brochures, a table, and an a
Attendees seated at tables during a conference or seminar, using laptops and engaged in discussion, with a blurred background of other attendees and event space.
Three men in business suits sitting at a conference table, engaged in conversation, with coffee cups and papers on the table, in a professional setting.
A man in a blue suit and glasses is speaking at a podium during a conference, with an audience in front. The conference banner displays "NZ Cold Storage Conference 26" and the event date, August 2-4, 2028, in Christchurch. Elevated steps and a water
A woman with gray hair and glasses stands at a podium, holding a magazine titled 'Cold Facts' during a conference. She wears a dark, patterned blazer and speaks into a microphone at the event.
A conference room filled with attendees, with a panel of four people seated at the front and one person standing at a podium speaking, large screens behind them displaying 'Q&A' and session details.
A woman speaking into a microphone on a panel discussion with two men, seated on stage in front of an audience.
A man in a blue blazer and glasses giving a speech at a conference or meeting, with three seated audience members in the foreground and a black background.
A woman with long dark hair speaking to a group of people at a table during a meeting or discussion.
A man wearing glasses and a navy suit with a purple tie is standing behind a podium, speaking with his hands gesturing. He has short light brown hair and appears to be at a conference or event.
Four men sitting at a panel discussion, with one man speaking into a microphone while others listen; conference badges are visible.
A panel discussion at a conference with five men seated on stage, one of whom is speaking into a microphone. There are water glasses and bottles on a table in front of them.
A man in a blue suit speaking at a podium with a microphone, wearing glasses.
Large conference room filled with many people seated at round tables, attending a professional event or conference. The room has a high, curved ceiling with geometric sound-absorbing panels and soft lighting along the walls.
An elderly woman and a young man are shaking hands at a conference or event. The woman has white hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in a blue sleeveless top with a patterned scarf. The man has red hair and a beard, and is wearing a dark shirt with a
A conference room filled with people attending a presentation. There are two large screens displaying the name "Hon. Mark Patterson" and the title "Minister for Rural Communities." A man stands at a podium in front of the screens, speaking.
Digital display showing NZ Cold Storage Conference from August 2-4, 2026, in Christchurch, with conference theme 'The Quest for Efficiency'
Two men in business attire shaking hands at an exhibition booth with a red and black display for Linde Material Handling and LDX, showcasing a small industrial forklift.
A woman in a black vest, white shirt, and turquoise tie presenting a dish of chicken kebobs with a side of dipping sauce at an indoor food event.
Audience seated at tables during a conference or event, with colorful lighting in the background.
People attending a conference or event, smiling and laughing, sitting at tables with glasses and table tents, under colorful lighting.
An audience enjoying a presentation or event at a conference, smiling and laughing while seated at tables with glasses of drinks.
Two men are engaged in a discussion at a panel or conference. One man, in focus, is dressed in a blue blazer and is listening attentively. The other, blurred, is speaking into a microphone. The setting appears to be a dark conference room or stage wi
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a blue blazer and black shirt, stands at a podium with a microphone in front of him. He is gesturing with his left hand and smiling, with a dark background and green and blue stage lighting.
A banquet hall decorated with purple, green, and yellow lighting; round tables set with plates, glasses, and small dishes; some people are standing and walking around.
Four people standing in front of a blue backdrop with white fern logos and the text 'New Zealand Cold Storage Assn Inc.' Visible. One woman holds a framed award certificate reading 'Emerging Leader Award 2026 Finalist Kristie Backe-Hansen, Halls Grou
Four people standing on a stage, holding an award, smiling, with a banner behind them that reads 'GROWN' and 'crown.com'.

Get in Touch

If you are planning a conference or event and need photography that captures the scale and energy of it, I would love to hear from you. Get in touch at simon@scphotography.co.nz or +64 (0) 21 0824 6455.