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Held at Silo 6, YWCA presented their 18×18 exhibit, an immersive experience on the being a young women in today's day and age. The organisation spent a year interviewing and collecting the real journeys of women to create a visual representation of New Zealand's young women. Their major sponsor was Huawei, with others including Resene, ICG, Osynlig, Ruby, Auckland Transport, Auckland Council and many more. The event was managed self-managed. "We’d kept hearing how the girls were unhappy with how inaccurately the mainstream portrayed young women’s lives," Verity Johnson said. "And what with the upswell of youth issues, such as climate change strikes, mental health crises and rumblings about generational differences, it seemed like there was a great deal of interest and confusion about what young people these days are feeling. It was a great chance to understand and connect with them in a way we’d never done before, and to give them a chance to put their voices at the center of everything we did. "
Facebook held their first ever Community Leaders Connect Aotearoa event, bringing together over 80 community leaders nationwide. Welcomed by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei - Whai Maia and Meng Foon - Race Relations Commissioner, the event focused on communication, empowerment and inclusion. The event was managed by Our Friends Electric and held at The Common in Parnell.
Black Pineapple held the launch of their new HQ in Kingsland alongside a group of 100 of the event industry's best. The event was self-managed, with key sponsors and contributors being Dillon from Electric Boogie, Sweet Mix Kids, Find A Band's Pavel, Hancock's, Brothers Beer, Urbanaut, FLOX, Kensal Flower Studio, Soho Wines, Kumeu River, Moi Wines, Ice Creations and Great Catering Company. “For us, we were just delighted with being able to welcome, for the first time, people fully into our home," Frankie Walker said to us. "We wanted to show them some hospitality, but also give them some insight: a peek behind the curtain about how we run our business, as well as to put on a bit of a show and showcase some of our greatest hits (cocktails and delicious drinks)."
The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) presented their first INSPIRE | MOTIVATE | CONNECT conference this year, aimed at professionals in the industry seeking growth and insight. Held at Shed 10 and beginning with a Loan Market VIP Breakfast, conference keynote speakers included Josh Tesolin, Lisa King, John Dakin, Sridhar Krishnamurti and more. The event was catered by Collective Hospitality Ltd. and managed by REINZ. Key sponsors included Property Press, Skills and Loan Market; exhibitors include Devonché, Hnry, Blerb, Rate My Agent and Bladescenes.
Westpac Auckland Business Awards was brought to you by the Auckland Business Chamber in partnership with Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED), and the support of principal sponsor Westpac. Celebrated at Cordis, Auckland and managed by the Auckland Business Chamber, these awards brought together a range of sponsors that commemorated Auckland’s success, such as Air New Zealand, Barfoot and Thompson, Vodafone, OfficeMax and many more. Auckland Business Chamber CEO, Michael Barnett, congratulated the businesses on the success they have achieved. “These awards bring together businesses to showcase their talent, their strategic thinking, marketing and customer services and much more," he said. "Our winners and finalists are today's employers and tomorrow's wealth providers. They deserve to be recognised and celebrated.”
Stormwater Conference 2019 was held from 1 to 3 May, 2019 at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland City. With over 25 booths, exhibitors included Eurofins, Cirtex, Hynds, Auckland Council and more; major sponsors included Stormwater360 and Water New Zealand. Keynote speakers spanning over the 3 days were Dr. Dwane Jones, Richard Batiuk, Chris Digman and Craig Mcilroy. The conference was followed by a gala dinner at St Matthew's, with event management courtesy of Avenues.
HP Z at the Edge held part of their HP All Media Pacific Tour at Amano, Auckland Central in April, managed by Events Direct. Major sponsors included Nvidia, Exeed, Azure, Microsoft and many more. Keynote speakers for the conference were Michael Lang, Solutions Architecture Manager for Nvidia, and Keith Fish, WW Graphic Product Manager for Z by HP.
The Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering (PCEE) was held in Auckland City at SkyCity Convention Centre and spanned two days. It was hosted by NZSEE and organised by Conferences & Events, with sponsors such as EQC, Tonkin + Taylor, Pacific Steel, Beca, Granor, Mageba, Contech and many more. Keynote speakers included Carlos Ventura, Maryann Phipps, Teuku Faisal Fathani and David C. Hopkins.
Hosted in The Atrium, Hamilton, Harcourts Awards Central 2019 was hosted in The Atrium, Hamilton. The event was self-managed by Harcourts and catered by Montanda Food & Events, with Kopiko Bay providing drinks and beverages. Sponsors included Luxury Property Selection, Spark, Pink Batts, Stuff, OfficeMax, and many more.
Microsoft Azure Summit was held in Wellington, Queens Wharf. The conference was managed by Events Direct and hosted in TSB Arena's Shed 6 and Auditorium, focusing on the new era of Intelligent Cloud. Speakers included Vijay Tewari, Microsoft’s Principal Azure Group Programme Manager, and Russell Craig, Microsoft's Chief Technical Officer. The event was sponsored by BNZ, Intel, Volpara Health Technologies and more. “With such huge advances in cloud technology it’s great timing for an event like this, to give Kiwi businesses a clear idea of how they can make cloud work for them and to give them the tools they need to accelerate their digital transformation journey,” said Patrick Quesnel, Microsoft Cloud and Enterprise BG Lead.
Spirits Awards 2019 was hosted at Te Papa to recognise and celebrate achievement within the New Zealand spirits industry, with Avenues Event Management responsible for the management of the evening. The ceremony was presented by Spirits New Zealand Inc. and Distilled Spirits Aotearoa (NZ) Inc., with sponsors including Super Liquor, Tasmanian Cask Co, Lactanol, Label & Litho, Lion and The Spirits Workshop Distillery.
Techweek 2019 took place during May across 38 locations in NZ. The week-long festival partnered with local Economic Development Agencies to showcase the NZ tech ecosystem. From conferences to meetups, Techweek was self-managed and held across many venues, including Museum of New Zealand, Trustpower Stadium Lounge, Horncastle Arena, AUT, Otago Business School and many more. “New Zealand is full of big dreamers, smart collaborators and ingenious thinkers," Chief Executive of NZTech Graeme Muller said, "and this year we celebrate those people and their projects, and give people all over the country the chance to interact with those leading the way in tech."
From the Hamilton Gardens to the coastal landscape of Raglan, Waikato has so much to offer when it comes to wedding venues. As a rural and outdoor-loving region, Hamilton and the rest of Waikato have a number of wedding venues that specialise in outdoor events, with features such as brilliant gardens, manicured lawns, rugged cliff sides and so much more. From quaint and charming barns to award-winning gardens, Hamilton and the Waikato Region are here to cater to your wedding venue needs. For other New Zealand wedding venue options, check out our Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch guides.
As Auckland’s busiest inland hub, it makes sense that Hamilton has a series of flexible and fabulous conference venues on hand. All with the distinct charm of Hamilton itself, these function spaces offer versatility and handy amenities to boot. Whether you’re looking for the classic use of hotel conference venues or individual spaces in Hamilton, we have got a venue for you with our list of Hamilton conference venues for hire. To find out more about Hamilton venues for hire, take a look at our complete guide here.
On the banks of the glorious Waikato River, Hamilton is one of New Zealand’s busiest inland hubs. Their varied history and welcoming spirit makes for an ideal place to hold events, no matter the size or nature. They offer views of sprawling parks, gardens, city centres and the river, and is known nationwide for The National Agricultural Fieldays (the largest agricultural trade show in the Southern Hemisphere). Our guide to Hamilton and the greater Waikato Region features some of the best venues they have to offer.
No event is complete without the perfect soundtrack. When looking at Auckland DJs for hire, it’s a challenge to know which one will perfectly complement your function and keep your guests coming back to the dance floor again and again. Experience, professionalism and recognition are some of the main deciding factors in hiring a DJ. We’ve put together a guide of some of the most notable Auckland DJs, each with oodles of expertise and unique specialties in genre.
Canterbury is known for more than just an incredible showing of the great outdoors. It’s also known for wines from local vineyards, and is a region that is rated head and shoulders above the rest when it comes to wine-making. With fertile lands and pure waterways, Canterbury (Christchurch included, of course) is home to a number of wonderful wineries and vineyards that also serve venues. These Christchurch venues have so much to offer, from stunning views to fresh spaces that will act as ideal backdrops for your next event. Below is a list of 10 of the best Christchurch Vineyard and Winery Venues, with the greater Canterbury Region included.
Christchurch come to be known as a restorative city, full of life and change. In the wake of the earthquake of 2011, they’ve pulled together in incredible fashion to begin the steps of revamping their city. In the years since the earthquake, they have undergone dramatic and refreshing changes - and this is only the beginning. Although it’s predicted that the full rebuild of Christchurch can take up to 20 years, it has not stopped a host of venues from making positive and exciting adjustments to their own structures now. Christchurch venues across the board have taken the opportunity to reimagine themselves, with help from the community, leaving us spoilt for choice. Here are 10 renovated Christchurch venues that have outdone themselves.
Thanks to their greenery and good vibes, Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s most popular wedding destinations. Christchurch wedding venues offer a rich variety of spaces, from innovative and unusual, such as the Cardboard Cathedral and Gondola, to boutique vineyards for an outdoorsy feel. Brimming with fun-loving energy, it’s no surprise that Christchurch is beloved by all and makes for an ideal wedding destination. Below, we have listed more than 20 Best Christchurch Wedding Venues for you to choose from.
Vibrant and ever-changing, Christchurch is a South Island hotspot for conferences of every manner and size. Conference venues in Christchurch range from state-of-the-art centres, newly built and with seamless architecture, to quirky, unique spaces such as the Cardboard Cathedral. Below is a carefully curated list of 18 of the best conference venues in Christchurch.
It comes as no surprise that Queenstown, extolled for so much, has garnered international attention for all they have to offer. A number of venues throughout Queenstown have been lauded for a variety of achievements, from celebrating Queenstown’s penchant for creating some of the best wines in the world to recognising their efforts in sustainable tourism. Queenstown itself was ranked first in US magazine Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best list for Top Cities in the South Pacific, voted by the readers themselves, with an awards night in New York attended by Tourism New Zealand. Below, we have a list of some of the most celebrated venues in Queenstown, each with their own collection of awards and acclaims.
The New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment in action ensures that every New Zealand tourism business is committed to sustainability by 2025, aiming to take the lead worldwide in sustainable tourism. With this in mind, sustainability is at the heart of Queenstown’s world-famous beauty. Preserving their crystal clear lakes, stunning mountain ranges and crisp surroundings is unquestionably linked to not just the management of the environment, but also of its betterment. With so many resources drawn from the core of Queenstown’s ecosystem, the need to actively practice sustainable tourism in everyday settings is now vital. Queenstown aims to focus on caring for the planet and safeguarding their future by committing to environmentally-friendly systems, from wildlife sanctuaries to the restoration of native flora. This collection of venues showcases some of the best and brightest steps towards sustainable tourism in Queenstown.
If there’s one thing Queenstown does like none other, it’s looking picture perfect. Guests from far and wide come to marvel over the Remarkables, snowy hillsides and verdant vineyards. Throughout the thriving region of Queenstown, there are a variety of venues that offer spectacular views of it all, whether you’re after the gushing Kawarau River or snow capped peaks in the afternoon light. We’ve got a list of 12 Queenstown venues featuring some of the most spectacular views in town, with natural beauty at the very core of their presentation.
Queenstown is famous for several things, but there is a trio that stands out from the crowd: exceptional natural beauty, exceptional local produce and exceptional wines. With all of Central Otago doing its utmost to uphold the long-standing tradition of being some of the best winemakers in the world, it’s no wonder that vineyards have become increasingly popular with each passing year. A number of vineyards in Queenstown and the greater Central Otago offer spaces within their vineyards that act as gorgeous venues, with awe-inspiring views of mountain ranges and rolling hills. Below is a list of some of the best Queenstown vineyard venues.
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