Arrive hungry and ready to take notes (+pics & video)

ON SHOW: Mere Te Kani, 6, and Natasha Body loved the Andy's Marquee & Party Hire tent at the Rotorua Daily Post Home and Leisure Show. PHOTO/BEN FRASER

With over 100 stalls, people of all ages are sure to find something that will steal the show at this weekend's Rotorua Daily Post Home and Leisure Show.

Everything from bathrooms and kitchens to insurance and travel make the show a regular event on the calender for Rotorua residents.

Local resident Iri Waaka went along yesterday to check out what was new this year.

"This is my fifth year coming," she said. "I love the chefs' demonstrations and all the new stuff."

Chefs from Urbano, Regent of Rotorua and Waiariki impressed the crowd yesterday with many more chefs, including those from Indian Star, Mac's Steakhouse and Novotel, creating their signature dishes over the weekend.

For local Margie Clerke it was all about the food and beverage stalls.

"It's my first time and I'm loving it."

New to this year's show is a range of seminars given by experts in building, real estate and the finance industries.

Those buying or selling homes will be interested in the tips.

For people working on projects or renovation, be it to the house or garden, there are thousands of ideas to inspire.

Local resident Sheree May is building a house and checked out the show to see what was on offer.

Image 1 of 17: Mere Te Kani, 6, left, and Natasha Body at the Andys Marquee & Party Hire tent Photo/Ben Fraser

Her sons however, had other ideas.

"They are enjoying the lollies and bouncy castle," she said.

Mere Te Kani, 6, was impressed by Andy's Marquee and Party Hire's colourful stall but was also keen to play on the bouncy castle in the free play area for children under 12.

Locals Owen and Phyllis Brysin were enjoying yesterday's smaller crowd before the busy weekend: "It's good to have a good look at everything, we are enjoying it."