# Event Details

- **Event Name**: TradeQual Southland 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Event Description**: Celebrating Southland's Trade Stars!
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TradeQual Southland is an evening that celebrates the heart of our region – our skilled tradespeople.

This annual graduation dinner recognises:

The achievement of newly qualified trades graduates
The employer who support on-the-job training and development
Our industry training partners who help make it happen
And the huge value of the trades to Southland’s economy
TradeQual 2026 is not just a dinner – it’s a night of pride, connection, and celebration. 
 
TradeQual is an evening of celebration. During the evening, a certificate is presented on behalf of the business community by the Mayors of Southland and the Southland Business Chamber to all the graduates that attend the event.

To be eligible, graduates must:

Graduated within the current year of presentation (January – December 2025)
Graduated in past (September 2023 – December 2024) *whilst event was paused for governments future plans
NZQA Level 4 Qualification or an equivalent recognised qualification
Be currently working with a Southland employer
 
Join the Celebration!

If you’re a newly qualified graduate, this is your night! 

Tickets are available from 2 February 2026 through iTicket, to be part of an enjoyable evening of recognition. 

If you have not yet been contacted by your training provider, please get in touch with us for details. 

 
Employers – bring your team and show your support for our graduates

Family and friends – are warmly welcome to attend and share in the celebration of your whānau’s success. 

We look forward to welcoming you.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/invercargill/tradequal-southland-2026/200029421888910
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Invercargill
- **state**: SO
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Ascot Park Hotel
- **lat**: -46.404092693189
- **long**: 168.39532543252
- **full address**: Ascot Park Hotel, Tesla, 41 Racecourse Rd, Ascot, Invercargill 9871, New Zealand, Invercargill

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: TradeQual Southland 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is TradeQual Southland 2026 being held?
  - **A:** TradeQual Southland 2026 takes place on Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am to Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 am at Ascot Park Hotel, Tesla, 41 Racecourse Rd, Ascot, Invercargill 9871, New Zealand, Invercargill.
- **Q**: Who is organizing TradeQual Southland 2026?
  - **A:** TradeQual Southland 2026 is organized by Southland Business Chamber.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** TradeQual Southland 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Invercargill, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If TradeQual Southland 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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