About Us
Enhancing experiences for people, events and brands.
Coast Group was established in 2018 to create a collective of some of New Zealand’s best event, exhibition and signage businesses, offering market leading solutions and unmatched service.
Together, the Coast Group family brands have over 100 years combined experience and have delivered some of New Zealand’s most memorable events and branding solutions. Our combined expertise through Exhibition Hire Services, Displayworks, Showlight & Power, Carlton Events Hire, Carlton Party Hire and Carpet and Rug Hire allows us to offer the full spectrum of events, exhibition and signage solutions under one roof, providing consistency of quality, experience and service across every project that comes our way.
People are our power
Great people with great experience = great results.
Across our collective, every single team brings something special to the table, driven by a commitment to helping our clients succeed. Experience and expertise is backed by creativity, dedication, honesty and the ability to solve any problem, creating a formidable force of experts willing to get stuck in and get the job done right.
Woojin Jung
Group Financial Controller
Sheldon Midgley
Group Director
Trent Shirkey
Financial Director
Dayle Eathorn
Displayworks General Manager
Dane Botherway
Exhibition Hire Services National Sales Manager
Durham Foster
Design & Build Manager
Kohl Midgley
Carlton Events National Manager
Micah Hetrick
Showlight & Power National Manager
Brittany Taylor
Carpet & Rug Operations Manager
Better Together
With access to the best of the events and signage industries, our collective strength provides unmatched support on a broad scale. From nationwide signage rollout through to conference set ups, exhibition stands and large scale concerts, we work cohesively and collaboratively to deliver integrated solutions that are efficient and fit for purpose while creating an amazing experience. By providing access to expertise across signage, exhibitions and trade shows, event production and lighting, and event and party hire, we can support your projects across a multitude of needs and locations.
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Who we work with
Coast Group have worked with some of New Zealand’s most recognisable brands and events.
Coast Group played a major role in the success of New Zealand’s largest B2B tradeshow - The Foodstuffs expo - with their responsiveness, reliability, creativity and commitment to excellence cementing them as an invaluable part of our team. Ensuring everything ran smoothly from planning through to pack down, Coast Group were engaged and ready to move at a moments notice - supporting exhibitors with last-minute adjustments. Their build quality was delivered on time, and always with a collaborative mindset, taking it in their stride and running everything like a well-oiled machine.
Over the past four years, Coast Group has played a critical role in the successful delivery of SYNTHONY, consistently demonstrating an exceptional ability to manage complex logistics, tight timelines, and high stakeholder expectations. Their team operates with precision and professionalism, remaining calm under pressure to ensure seamless delivery in even the most demanding environments. Their proactive, solutions-focused approach and commitment to our collaboration has been invaluable, working closely with organisers, partners, and suppliers to keep every aspect of the event aligned. Combined with their clear communication and unwavering commitment to excellence, Coast Group has been a trusted partner and a significant contributor to the ongoing success of SYNTHONY.
The Exhibition Hire Services team did an incredible job navigating the many challenges of this project, and it really was a team effort. From the builders, printers, furniture team, drivers, client managers, and CAD team to everyone working behind the scenes, every person played a part in making it happen. When the client walked through the Connection Hub, they were incredibly impressed. We delivered on time, the quality was outstanding, and the team's flexibility and support really stood out. There were even comments that it felt like an international show, which was fantastic to hear. It was a huge milestone, and we really appreciate everything the team did to make it happen.
XPO is proud to partner with Coast Group for our exhibition needs. Their professionalism, reliability, and comprehensive range of services make them a valued extension of our team. They consistently go above and beyond to deliver high-quality outcomes, working collaboratively with us to solve challenges, find effective solutions and ensure every event runs smoothly with flawless execution. Their commitment to excellence and strong customer focus have made them a trusted partner, and we greatly value our long-standing relationship.
A New Zealand wide network
With experienced teams operating across both the North and South Island, Coast Group delivers signage, events and exhibition solutions wherever they're needed across the country. Backed by one of Aotearoa’s largest collections of event and exhibition hire equipment, our logistics and project teams can deliver, install and pack down everything from exhibitions and conferences to large-scale public events and brand activations. For signage projects, our dedicated fabrication facilities in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch enable us to manufacture and install high-quality signage solutions nationwide. Whether you're based in the far north or the deep south, Coast Group has the capability, resources and expertise to support your project from concept through to completion.
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Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about Coast Group and our range of event, exhibitions and signage solutions.
With access to signage, event production, exhibition hire, flooring and marquee hire specialists across New Zealand, Coast Group can coordinate across the collective to provide end-to-end signage and events solutions. By removing the hassle of dealing with multiple suppliers, you can reduce complexity, save time and expect seamless delivery of your project.
Each business within Coast Group is a specialist in their field (for example, Displayworks is one of New Zealand's leading sign writers). If your project requires support from multiple services, our specialist teams will collaborate in your project to ensure you receive the best possible outcome, resulting in a seamless, integrated output.
In many cases, yes. Coast Group brings together specialists in signage, exhibitions, event production, marquees, flooring and equipment hire, allowing us to deliver multiple services through one trusted group. From branded signage and exhibition stands through to staging, lighting, flooring, furniture and event infrastructure, we can provide a complete solution tailored to your project requirements.