The 2026 New Zealand IPMS National Competition & Model Expo
Updated: 19 April, 2026
The International Plastic Modellers Society (IPMS) Christchurch is proud to be hosting the 2026 New Zealand IPMS National Competition & Model Expo at the Hornby Working Mens Club over the weekend of the 30th October & 1st of November.
The New Zealand IPMS National Competition is the premier event on the IPMS calendar and is held annually to display scale models of all types and scales and allows members to compete for the coveted Best in Show award.
It includes Best in Class awards and awards for differing levels of excellence. This years theme will be the Evolution of Naval Aviation.
There will be vendors tables present selling all manner of models from tanks and cars, aircraft and ships and other modelling materials.
Check the Facebook page – 2026 New Zealand IPMS National Competition & Model Expo.