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Professional conference organisers on the Brilliant Business Events Marlborough Famil had the opportunity to sample much of the region’s produce including its fine PCOs and hotels look at wines. Nikki Roche, Marlborough Business Events; Sophie Nieuwenhuijsen, cievents; Nadia driving delegates back Oxby, Scenic Hotel Group; Michael Hartmann, Scenic Hotel Group at to event websites Wairau River Family Estate. See full story and more pictures, A steady decline in the number of delegates starting page 10. booking accommodation through the official conference website, and the resulting decrease in organisers are offering them the cheapest rates. There is evidence that they are staying commission for professional conference organisers, at the hotels, often the official conference has led to high level discussions on the topic. hotel, but booking through other methods.’ He says the association went out to Presenting at the PCO Association’s annual much a work in progress. More details are members to get an indication of how conference in Brisbane last month, Mike likely to emerge in the first quarter of 2017. many room nights are associated with PCO Pickford of ASN Events and Mary Sparksman Pickford says that up until a few years members’ events. Just under 20% responded, of YRD told delegates that progress was being ago some 50% of delegates attending and the number of room nights they made towards providing particularly sharp conferences in Australia and New Zealand accounted for was 403,534. early bird rates and then discounts on the would book through the official website. ‘Extrapolating those figures out, that best available rate (BAR) of the day (dynamic That has declined to between 20% to 25% would mean 2.1 million room nights per rates) closer to the conference taking place. on average. year from PCO Association members at Both are on a PCOA subcommittee that is ‘This is particularly true in the larger cities about $420 million revenue and $42 million in discussions with hotel business partners where there is a lot of choice and where commission. I am sure we are not sharing but they emphasise that any solution is very delegates don’t trust that the conference that much between us.’ ...continued on page 4 [ Editorial / News
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FEATURES PCO Conference 8 Disruption – you’re not immune Marlborough famil 10 Low cost air carriers, Uber, Airbnb – these audience, why not invite that audience to an Industry update 17 are just a few of the ‘disruptive’ operators that event? Auckland 18 have shaken up different sectors in the past The trick for event organisers is to few years. highlight their points of difference - and the Queenstown 30 At the Professional Conference Organisers effectiveness of a well run face to face event Wanaka 40 (PCO) Association’s Conference in Brisbane – while also playing the social media game Coming Events 42 last year it was pointed out that qualified effectively and efficiently. Hamilton / Waikato famil 50 meeting and event planners in New Zealand One of the speakers at the conference, and Australia are increasingly facing Yvonne Adele, suggested that organisers Australian case study 52 disruptions of their own. should think about digital marketing Show Me Wellington 54 Barry Neame, the association’s president, differently. ‘The first thing to do is forget Northland 60 highlighted the entry into the industry of the term social media,’ she told the audience. Byron Bay – Gold Coast 64 people who may see organising a seminar, ‘What it really is, is the online way to amplify conference or meeting as a lucrative string to your existing marketing efforts. Identify Sell TNQ 68 their bow – without really having any idea of the challenge AIME 70 what it entails. and use social This isn’t new, conference organisers have media to address REGULAR FEATURES been talking about it for years. However, the that and to boost proliferation of social media and other digital everything you News 4 formats and platforms (also hot topics at the are doing.’ Social Scene 14 PCO conference) have undoubtedly lowered People on the Move 16 the bar when it comes to entering the events Stu Freeman sector. If you have a blog and can reach an Acting Editor
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‘That means we didn’t get the but there was a ‘swag’ of people booking commission and many of us got hassled though various online travel agents (OTAs) because we were not fulfilling our and a smaller number through other means, room block.’ such as the official company travel agent The delegate research shows that the or booking system (which the association vast majority of attendees booking through accepts comes down to travel policy and is alternative methods were doing so well in unlikely to change). advance. ‘So we are dealing with clients The PCO Association is continuing to who are making conscious decisions not to ‘talk around the table’ with hotel business book through the website.’ partners. These partners are Accor, Hyatt, The largest percentage of the ‘off-website’ Marriott, IHG, Millennium, Pan Pacific, bookings were made direct with the hotel, Rydges and Stamford. Mary Sparksman and Mike Pickford Wellington High achievers recognised to host big LGBTQI event Wellington will host one of the world's most influential lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex, (LGBTQI) conferences in 2018.
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Kim Logue, Elevate Communications; Michelle Balantyne-Woolley, Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs, Matakauri Lodge at the Tourism New Zealand Yulia Shabanova, International Convention Centre function in the Princess Theatre Sydney; Mohamed Mansour, Auckland Conventions Venues and Events; Kirstie Dyer-Grose, Air New Zealand; Adam Mansour, Millennium Hotels and Resorts at the welcome function at Brisbane Event in Convention and Exhibition Centre focus The ninth Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs) Association’s annual conference in Brisbane late last year attracted a record attendance of 400 delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and other industry partners. Participants included a strong New Zealand contingent of both exhibitors and delegates. President Barry Neame says the high numbers reflected the desire of PCOs to Jenni Martin, Air New Zealand; Bree Jones, Enterprise Sally and Ainslea Boult, both network, talk and collaborate. Dunedin at the Tourism New Zealand function Events 4 You Ltd Quotes, quips and quibbles
A few notable utterings from ‘There are 1.4 billion people in China, organise childcare, without having to the Professional Conference 1.3 billion in India and 1.2 billion on get on a plane?’ - Felicity Zadro, Zadro Organisers (PCOs) Association’s facebook. It is a fast, flat and free world.’ Communications conference at Brisbane – Futurist Gihan Perera, First Step Convention and Exhibition ‘The biggest question around strategy is ‘To the Gen Ys, thank you for still being here why? Why are we doing this, why is a Centre (BCEC) late last year. (in the audience) but now I need to tell you conference the best strategy to deliver the ‘There is no such thing as the gift of the what a watch is.’ – Gihan Perera again things we need to achieve? And sometimes gab – it just means you don’t know when we can’t answer that question.’ – Felicity to shut up.’ – Julian Moore, Strategic ‘Before you start using a hash tag for your Zadro again Membership Solutions event go and search and make sure that if someone has been using it before it was a ‘We are collaborating with hotels now so ‘Intelligence and knowledge win more long time ago. You don’t want it to be mixed that we can help our guests get large room sponsorship when combined with a up with your own feeds.’ – Yvonne Adele, blocks in the future.’ – Callum Mallett, New personality.’ – Julian Moore again Yvonne Adele Management Zealand International Convention Centre
‘Most Australians relate to us as an ‘Time constraints are one of your biggest ‘The tea lady is the ancient day version airline on the Tasman only; that’s a competitive factors. People are asking, can of facebook – a true social networker.’ perception we are determined to change.’ I get what you’re giving without having – Keith Abraham, Passionate Performance – Jenni Martin, Air New Zealand to leave my office, without having to Inc
[8] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 PCo conference] Start a group Creating a Facebook group around a conference or exhibition is a way for organisers to let their attendees do the talking – before, during and after the event, the Professional Conference Association Conference heard.
Workshop presenter Adam Franklin, of set relationship. It’s also a way for people to Blue Wire Media, says organisers could stay in touch after the event.’ invite people into the group as soon Franklin points out that Facebook groups as they express interest in attending are easy to set up. ‘And you’re not doing the the event. work – they chat amongst themselves, your Adam Franklin ‘Then they can see who else is going, clients create the content.’ comment and discuss among each other, He says such groups are also a convenient they want to hear, or what subjects and introduce themselves before the place to put a poll out in advance of the they suggest. conference. Then when they do get to next conference. ‘It might ask what city they ‘You’re letting your event community the event they will already have a pre- would like to go to next year, what speakers have their say, so they feel more invested.’ Sponsorship – it’s a contract Sponsorship is not fundraising – it is a contract between the event organiser and the sponsor, attendees at the PCO Conference in Brisbane heard late last year. Julian Moore, director of Strategic He says sponsorship has taken a huge Membership Solutions, says organisers need shift over the past few years, since what is to ‘x, y and z’ for some cold hard cash. commonly referred to as the global financial ‘And don’t think they (sponsors) share crisis (GFC). the same passion as you do – it’s all about ‘We’ve seen examples of association clients commercial outcomes. What is in it for the sending out 3000 to 4000 proposals and they sponsor? That is the question being asked. are all the same – offering gold, silver and Julian Moore ‘It is about making more profit through bronze packages. That needs to be avoided sales or services. It is not about putting the at all costs.’ ‘It is much better to find out what’s in it for logo on the website – branding is required but He says organisers have to change the sponsors through conversation and construct it is not something you should lead in with.’ culture of offering ‘set bundles’ to sponsors. the partnership proposal around that.’
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Businesses in experiences on offer, plus local-brand wines Scenic Hotel which has 140 rooms, plus a and produce,’ said Leggett at the Brilliant large range of motels – all within walking Marlborough say they Business Events Famil. distance of the conference centre and theatre can fully-customise Tracy Johnston, general manager of – Marlborough is now a complete conference Destination Marlborough, says the region’s destination, fit to host large numbers.’ conferences and events sector has grown so much in the past Michael Hartmann, venue manager of the events to suit all year it’s ‘essentially a new destination’. Marlborough Convention Centre, says he ‘With the extension of Chateau works alongside the ASB Theatre and Clubs clients’ needs, Marlborough, which now has 80 rooms, and of Marlborough, as the three venues are differentiating the region from any cookie cutter aproach.
At the same time, Blenheim can cater for a larger number of people as it has recently constructed a new 711-seat ASB Theatre and more hotel rooms – developments which have upgraded the region to a large-sized conferencing-combo. In fact, Marlborough is trying to upsize its business events sector so much so that the newly appointed mayor of the region, John Leggett, recently attended a lunch with a group of conference buyers. ‘We now have the facilities to host Buyers sip pinot noir at the Wither Hills winery, from left: large business events, and coming here is Sophie Nieuwenhuijsen, cievents; Shelley McMeeken, a special experience for people. We have AKB Conference Management; Jo Perry, Balance Agri- Nutrients; Heidi Buchmann, Soltius meeting spaces, restaurants and various
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Famil-goers explore one of the many situated next door to each other. really quite good.’ vineyards Marlborough has to offer. Melissa ‘I can cater to 600 people really comfortably, Patton says she would also take delegates Coutts, NZSDA; Heidi Buchmann, Soltius; Jo Perry, Ballance Agri-Nutrients; Julie Collins, and I’m not scared to go higher. If you want on an outing to lunch at Allan Scott’s Twelve Conferences & Events; Melissa Bahler, Seven to book out my convention centre and the Trees restaurant, as she enjoyed the food and Events; Shelley McMeeken, AKB Conference ASB Theatre, for example, you wouldn’t wine offered there. Management; Ali Copeman, AKB Conference Management; Nikki Roche, Marlborough need to deal with two venue managers – you Melissa Perkin from the New Zealand Bar Business Events; Melissa Perkin, New would just talk to me. I can sort everything Association says she was blown away by Zealand Bar Association; Carol Patton, out for you behind the scenes and be your some of the quirky attractions and event Lawlink; Robin Congdon, Massey University; Carol Shannon, Lawlink; Nadia Oxby, Scenic only point of contact,’ says Hartmann. spaces in the area. Hotel Group; Michael Hartmann, Scenic Hotel Buyers on the Brilliant Famil were ‘The Aviation Museum was absolutely Group; Sophie Nieuwenhuijsen, cievents; unanimously impressed by the new size and fantastic. Wither Hills would be a great Lenka Pernikova, Verve the Event Agency scope of Marlborough. Carol Patton from location for a big dinner, and boating around Lawlink says she has been wanting to bring a Picton or bush walking are two fabulous ‘Everything is close together and the conference to the region for a long time but activity options as well. I was pleasantly buildings are all modern. People sometimes was never able to due to the area’s limited surprised,’ says Perkin. think the region is a bit old-school and capacity – until recently. Sophie Nieuwenhuijsen from cievents maybe not up-to-date, but after seeing it I ‘We usually have around 150-160 says the region is strategically located in the will be able to prove them wrong,’ she says. delegates at our conferences, and with the middle of the country, making it a convenient Marlborough is a region praised for its new Chateau and Scenic Hotel expansions place to host national events. tropical microclimate and stunning selection we will have enough space to accommodate ‘I would happily recommend bringing of vineyards and cellar doors, making it an everyone. Although it’s not ideal to have a regional roadshow to Marlborough. It upper-class destination that has a lot to offer delegates staying in two separate venues, the has great hotels and facilities and I really – including plenty of five-star restaurants, hotels are within walking distance of each enjoyed biking around the vineyards to bars and even fast-food restaurants, if that is other and of the conference centre, so it’s different wineries. what clients fancy.
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meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 [13] [ social scene Let the music play Auckland War Memorial Museum could use the exhibition in the evening played a few Kiwi tunes (courtesy of DJ for a private showing, perhaps combining Aroha) for corporate clients and meeting it with a dinner at the museum. planners in December and gave them an ‘Or they can have canapés and cocktails exclusive viewing of its Volume: Making in the foyer, look through the exhibition Music in Aotearoa exhibition. and move offsite for their dinner.’ Jennifer Haliday, head of sales at the The kitchen c/o SKYCITY, Multi museum, says the evening illustrated Media and Centrepiece all partnered in to business events organisers that they the event.
Andrew Wright, Kat Saunders, both Auckland Museum; Tim Wilson, NZME
Georgia English, Jenny Gordon, Ramon Alayan, Brooke McIntosh, all Ella Anselmi, Maxim Harcourts Preet & Co Institute; Alyssa Thorp, Sustainable Business Network Good fortune, good luck, good spirit at Grand opening
A traditional Chinese blessing, flash frocks and a magically themed ballroom launched Grand Millennium Auckland in style late last year. The property joins eight other Grand Millenniums around the world – China Jen Rolfe, Rainger & Rolfe; Trish Panapa, Parnell Partners; Terry Dale, Rodd & Gunn (Beijing, Shanghai), Dubai, Malaysia, Iraq, Abu Dhabi, Oman and Jordan – to become part of a significant international network.
Shane Lloydd, Copthorne Hotel and Resort Hokianga; Jeanette Stanton, Auckland Convention Bureau and Eugene De Villiers, Extra Mile Company
Alison Smith, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Chloe Woolford Momentum Productions
Juliet Anderson, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and Tracey Thomas, Conference Innovators
Wilna Van Eyssen, EventSmart; JR, The Production & Music Agency and Kayla Paige, Momentum Productions Grand Millennium Auckland general Heather Cornish, Conventions & manager Paul Gallop Incentives NZ and Alison Smith, and MC Mark Hadlow Millennium Hotels and Resorts
[14] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 social scene] Bingo over PCOs battle bowls it out in the Millennium Hotels and Resorts held its kitchen bowls day at Carlton Cornwall Bowls late last year but the weather prevented people Competitive spirit came to the fore when from getting onto the greens. Never mind, Destination Rotorua hosted conference guests enjoyed buffet Christmas lunch plus organisers to Social Cooking in Auckland bingo and puzzle competitions instead. in December. A cocktail making ice-breaker Leanne Eruera, Health Promotion Forum NZ; led the teams into the main course where Shelley Cunningham, CD Event Management; they had one hour to create a dish with Tony Moore, Millennium Hotel Rotorua, Daniel O'Brien, NZ Manipulative Physiotherapists supplied ingredients. Association; Debra Dufty, Lime & Soda
Wayne Harris, GO Conference and Incentive; And the winning team is.... Carl Sunderland Kim Martin, cievents; Claire Bark, Tangerine Adam Mansour, Millennium Hotels and Resorts Coeliac New Zealand; Warren Harvey, Events; Stephen Noble, The Conference Destination Rotorua; Rachel Prebble, Core Company; Lynley Martin, Skyline Skyrides and Education; Debra Dufty, Lime & Soda Yvonne McDiarmid, Plant & Food Research
Jono Park, Type 40; Shelley Cunningham, CD Event Management; Rebecca Smith, Type 40
Sarah Burilin, NZICC; James Chatterley, Event Dynamics; Anna Hayward, Auckland Convention Bureau; Callum Mallett, NZICC; Stephen Noble, A festive first The Conference Company for NZICC It’s not only the construction team that has been busy laying the foundations at the New Zealand International Convention Centre. The sales team has spent the year building relationships with partners Katie Wilson, The Conference Company; and conference organisers and took the Sarah Burilin, NZICC; Kim van Duiven, Jessica Vandy, Tourism New Zealand; opportunity to host its first Christmas party The Conference Company; Jodi Preston Prue Rogers, NZICC; Lisa Edser, Thomas, The Conference Company Auckland Convention Bureau in December.
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Michelle Grace Karen McLean is Crowne meetings coordinator at Crowne has set up conference organising Plaza Queenstown. Originally from company, Conference Makers Limited. Australia, Grace was a guest services agent McLean has 11 years experience, at Holiday Inn Whistler, before heading to organising everything from boutique Crowne Plaza Queenstown three years ago. events for 45 people to large conferences Since then she has worked in almost every for more than 600 attendees. She has area of hotel operations and on special previously been a partner in Encore projects such as Brand Standards Audits, Events and more recently Attend Limited. ACC Audits and Celebrate Service Week. McLean continues to organise conferences for her long-term clients throughout the country and has recently expanded her customer base. She will be joined by an associate early this year. Seegers Vorster is the new business development manager at Jet Park Hotel Auckland Denise McRae Airport. Vorster’s experience includes is director of business development handling conferences from business and marketing at H3, the group groups to international seminars of up to overseeing Hamilton-based event venues 400 attendees. He has also initiated and Claudelands Conference and Exhibition worked on events ‘from the ground up’. Centre, Claudelands Arena, FMG Stadium These events range from golf tours to music festivals. Waikato and Seddon Park. McRae is originally from Wellington and has been based in Auckland for the past 2.5 years Shelley Eastwood where she was working at Pullman Auckland (part of AccorHotels). has been promoted to the role of director of Prior to this, she worked for Tourism Industry Aotearoa and sales, conference and incentives. Eastwood Positively Wellington Tourism as convention bureau manager and joined Heritage Hotels in 2008 as the international marketing manager. group conference and incentive sales manager. Heritage Hotels is a Platinum CINZ member and Eastwood has been an Melissa Williams active member for eight years and is a is business development manager mentor on the CINZ programme. – business events at H3, where she will lead a team of three. Williams joins H3 from Hamilton’s Mystery Melissa Couch Creek Events Centre where she was is the new Heritage Queenstown sales a key account manager, and has held manager and will coordinate sales and previous roles at House of Travel, Sir marketing for the hotel with a focus on George Seymour College and Emirates Airlines in Auckland conference business. and Dubai.
Rebecca Briscoe Kylie Elliott has joined the Business Events Wellington joins Millennium Hotel Queenstown as team as business development coordinator. conference and incentives sales manager. Briscoe will work alongside BEW business Born and bred in Brisbane, Elliott made development managers as a support to the move to Queenstown 15 years ago. She securing more business for Wellington. previously worked at Skyline Queenstown She was previously at InterContinental and most recently In2Food and The Wellington where she was sales executive. Winehouse.
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become extremely popular, particularly as a Winesolutions has just two-hour welcome function. Typically guests completed its busiest arrive, register, then they are welcomed with a glass of bubbles, move through to tastings year on record, and is from attending wineries, and engage and gearing up to tackle 2017. interact with the owners, and/or wine makers. ‘It is a win-win and covers all bases – Tania Howard, founder, says Winesolutions especially as a trip out to the vineyards is the only company she knows of providing can impact on time and travel, and lack of a one stop wine solution to the conference knowledge can lead to lesser wineries visited.’ and incentive market in New Zealand. Howard says she wanted to provide a ‘Having spent many years in hospitality, service that was seamless for professional predominantly C&I then latterly corporate conference organisers (PCOs). events and wine supply, I recognised a real ‘We recently worked with a conference need for a wine supplier to add a point of in Queenstown where we supplied all of difference by supplying non-mainstream the wine for the event. It included network banquet wines – and supplying wine that wine tasting, a degustation dinner for was not readily available through large 300 delegates, a long lunch and a locally people and a popular option is pick up and retail channels – that also told a story produced craft beer tasting which was so drop off from Queenstown/Wanaka airports, and was matched to the food, region, and well received. If our delegates are happy, our tour the wineries, and then drop delegates off demographic of the visiting delegates.’ PCOs are happy.’ at their accommodation. Winesolutions has been supplying wine Winesolutions has added bespoke wine ‘We really do pride ourselves on offering and wine network events to conference tours to its Queenstown operation, which a service that enhances and opens an delegates in all regions throughout New Howard says is great for pre and post experience, and opportunity, to try wines Zealand since 2009. conference programmes. from all regions – and learn a little more of Howard says the wine network events have The tours cater for a maximum of four this fascinating industry.’ 48 hours in New Plymouth What can PCOs do in New Plymouth over two days? Quite a lot as it happens.
The Devon Hotel and Heritage Hotels invited eight event organisers to discover for themselves what the city has to offer for conference and events as well as options for touring programmes and offsite venues. Shelley Eastwood, Heritage Hotel Management says the time was right for a famil to the region. ‘There is a diverse range of activities here for delegates – wine tasting at local vineyard Okurukuru, guided biking and hiking trails, jewellery making, world renowned galleries and excellent conference facilities and accommodation at the Everybody loved the eclectic arts and crafts activities that are available in New Plymouth. Devon Hotel.’ Full famil coverage will Award winning photographer Fay Looney (and her puppies) opened her gallery and invited the famil group to wander her garden and enjoy the works of art on display. At feature in the March/April edition of Looney’s house are Debbie Paardekooper, Avenues Event Management; Heidi Buchmann, Meeting Newz. Soltius; Fay Looney; and Tiffany Henderson, In-House Lawyers Association of NZ
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Auckland… a number of world congresses and other major international events are scheduled for 2017
Building on momentum
World summits and other an ever increasing list of international air ‘In the financial year to date, Auckland services. has already bid and won a diverse range of international meetings are Anna Hayward, manager of the Auckland business events, with more in the pipeline, amongst the major business Convention Bureau, says the destination will but of those won so far they will deliver an events on Auckland’s be building on the momentum that was gained estimated $18 million into the local economy. calendar this year, prompting last year. ‘There’s also been a lot of interest in the ‘The region is experiencing record growth New Zealand International Convention sector leaders to anticipate in international arrivals from both leisure and Centre (NZICC) and we are working together another strong year for the business visitors, with more than 2.4 million on a number of promising leads, with city and region. people coming to Auckland last year. some major win announcements due to be She adds that Auckland continues to hold made soon.’ At the same time Auckland is looking the largest share of the business events market Construction of the centre is progressing forward to big sporting events, major in New Zealand, attracting 37% of them, with well and the venue has recently appointed infrastructure (notably the New Zealand 1.5 million delegates attending more than the experienced Prue Rogers to the key role of International Convention Centre in 2019) and 14,000 events last year. director of sales. She joins NZICC after more
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[18] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 Auckl and] than seven years at the Melbourne Convention Maori culture can easily be built into a the world to discuss the delivery of quality and Exhibition Centre. The NZICC is expected programme in Auckland – at the Auckland War services to young children. to attract 33,000 new international visitors to Memorial Museum and other venues Before that (6 to 9 April), more than 600 New Zealand and generate $90 million worth lawyers will experience Auckland in 2017 of economic benefits to New Zealand annually. after a successful joint bid to host the Inter- It will be capable of hosting conferences of Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) annual meeting around 3,150 people and one-off events of up and conference, with the theme Connectivity to 4,000 people. and Convergence. Anna Hayward says a number of other In September, the city will host the exciting major infrastructure projects are International Council of Large Electrical currently underway, some of which will open Systems CIGRE B5 study committee or be near completion this year. The Waterview (protection and automation) Annual Meeting Connection tunnel, a dual tunnel to link up and Colloquium. Auckland’s highway network and create a ring road, is due to open in April providing Air connections improved access to the central city. Some new and renovated accommodation Lions Series 2017, including two tests. The Meantime, Auckland is becoming easier to options are also due to come on stream which 2005 tour brought nearly 20,000 visitors to reach from around the globe due to increased will further bolster the growth of the business Auckland.’ air services. The latest new carrier to arrive is events sector, including Naumi Auckland, Qatar Airways, which will start flying from Sofitel So boutique hotel and the completed Major conferences Auckland to Doha from 6 February. renovation and rebrand of the Copthorne Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines started Hotel Harbour City to M Social. When it comes to international events, flying to Auckland in January and in Hayward emphasises this will be a big year Auckland will be particularly busy in May November last year Hong Kong Airlines started of major sporting and cultural events for 2017. That month will see the World Food services in competition with Cathay Pacific. Auckland. ‘The city will welcome thousands of Travel Summit 2017 being held in Shed 10, Tianjin Airlines started services from northern athletes and fans to The World Masters Games the Higher Technology Agenda Conference at China in December and other mainland China 2017 – the biggest multi-sports event in the Aotea Centre and the World Forum on Early carriers China Southern and China Eastern world; the Pop-Up Globe will again echo to Care and Education at SKYCITY Auckland have boosted services, while Air China has the lines of ‘the Bard’; and Auckland will host Convention Centre. The latter will attract 800 begun flights from Beijing in partnership with three matches during the DHL New Zealand early childhood professionals from around Air New Zealand. PLEASURE, PLEASURE,PLEASURE, DOING BUSINESS. DOINGDOING BUSINESS.BUSINESS. BUSINESS.
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Lara Liew directs water went wrong – the bus got lost, the hosts ballerinas – just one were always on their phones and generally of the entertainment options with a difference inattentive. It was almost too effective, but it available through worked really well for the conference.’ The Human Agency Founded in 1996 by Shona McCullagh, who has a long list of credits in the industry, The Human Agency is well known for its versatile performers, bespoke concepts and first class creatives. The company creates content for corporate and promotional events, product launches and client entertainment, to name a few. ‘Our creatives include award winning feature film composer and musical director, musician and sound designer, John Gibson; circus and dance specialist, Carelene Newell de Jesus and freelance producer, Behnaz Farzami,’ adds Liew. ‘Sometimes we have corporate Keeping it Human organisations or events companies coming to us with an idea – like a Love Boat themed The Human Agency has built a strong reputation providing anything event on a pool deck for example – and we from pure performance and entertainment to enhancing an event by give them various options for performance as well as activation of the space. Other using theatre and creative ideas to achieve a corporate objective. times, the organisation may ask us to come Lara Liew, Ideas Factory and manager ‘The challenge for us was to do this without up with the entire concept from scratch and for the agency’s Live Events division, says anyone realising actors were involved, we love that. a recent example of providing a corporate something we refer to as invisible theatre. We ‘When people engage with The Human message was when a company wanted to had two buses heading to the venue and one Agency they can be confident that they are create an experience that demonstrated both went smoothly with the passengers all treated working with top tier entertainment industry good and bad service to its senior leaders. well, while on the other bus a lot of things professionals.’ ST MATTHEW-IN-THE-CITY Where the Sacred Meets the Fabulous
The classic architecture, atmosphere and spirituality of this place will add a unique quality to your event. Built in Auckland’s central city in 1905, the stone church’s majestic neo-Gothic style, ornate stained glass windows and polished oak and Kauri pews give it an air of historic charm and spiritual grandeur unmatched by any establishment in the area. St Matthew’s can accommodate 250 guests for a banquet and 450 guests for a stand-up cocktail function. The Concert and Theatre seating capacity is 400. Parking is available at the Sky City Casino, Crowne Plaza in Albert St and Civic Car Park off Mayoral Drive. The church is available for both day and evening events 6 days a week (except Sundays).
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The Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand houses a pop-up video arcade. The Idea (TAANZ) is one of the high profile organisations that has held an awards function at MOTAT Collective is available during the day under special circumstances and in the evening from 6pm until midnight for functions and events. Organisers can host up to 500 guests in cocktail style arrangement or 350 for a seated dinner in MOTAT’s Aviation Display Hall which can accommodate a variety of gatherings, from an intimate get together to a formal gala dinner. This space is also available during the day under special circumstances and in the evening from 6pm until midnight. Events can be held overlooking the planes, on the Mezzanine, or in the Gallery Wing. The world-class aviation collection includes the last remaining Solent Innovation, aviation, history Mark IV Flying Boat and a rare World War II era Avro Lancaster Bomber. Visitors are also able to see aircraft such as the de Havilland all add to mix at museum Mosquito and the modern Skyhawk and Aermacchi along with many others. A MOTAT (the Museum of Transport and Technology) number of smaller exhibits celebrate the achievements of NZ aviation pioneers Jean in Auckland has become firmly established as a Batten and the Walsh Brothers while the Sir Keith Park Bomber Command and Fleet Air venue with a difference over recent years. Arm displays explore the contribution of NZ Prominent organisations and brands such recently opened at MOTAT. Celebrating New aviators in times of war. as Air New Zealand, Jaguar, Ricoh, Perpetual Zealand’s vibrant innovation culture, The A review of the museum’s preferred Guardian and the Travel Agents’ Association Idea Collective brings together visionaries, suppliers has recently led to more options for of New Zealand (TAANZ), among others, artists, designers and technologists to create clients wanting catering for their events. In have elected to host their successful events a range of exciting displays and experiences. addition to existing caterers, Urban Gourmet at MOTAT. This is not a conventional museum and Collective, the museum has recently From the multi-award winning Aviation exhibition, but rather a dynamic open space included The Kitchen c/o SKYCITY in its Display Hall to the Historic Village or the with a contemporary industrial design preferred supplier list. contemporary innovation space, The Idea incorporating large graffiti murals. Suitable Together these caterers and MOTAT’s Collective, MOTAT has the facilities and for product launches or a corporate dinner, crew work with an approved list of suppliers character to provide a setting for almost this space can host up to 150 guests for a to arrange shareholder meetings, company any event. banquet or 350 in cocktail style arrangement. picnics, business functions, wedding Raewyn Dooley, function sales executive It features interactive sound, light and ceremonies and receptions, parties, product at MOTAT, points out that The Idea Collective gaming elements and a Makerspace office. launches and team building experiences of is an artistic collaborative installation which A dome like structure, The Bubble, currently varying sizes.
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Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport
Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport is just the place for your next meeting or conference. Whatever your needs, our dedicated and experienced team will take care of all of your requirements ensuring the complete success of your event. Located in the Airpark Business Centre, 20km from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Auckland and 12km from the vibrant Pacific hub of Manukau City, the Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport is perfect for any traveller.
For bookings and enquiries call 09 377 5767 or visit us online at scenichotelgroup.co.nz
Scenic Hotel Auckland
Scenic Hotel Auckland is a beautiful four-star Auckland hotel and has transformed the landmark Art Deco MLC building into an elegant and spacious apartment-style accommodation. The hotel is uniquely situated within the city’s cultural precinct and is a short walk from the SKYCITY Convention Centre, making it a great hotel option to accommodate conference delegates.
For bookings and enquiries call 09 377 5767 or visit us online at scenichotelgroup.co.nz [ Auckl and Centre promotes big new features
The new Sir Noel Robinson Conference Centre themed for an event
Vector Wero Whitewater park gives a new lakeside at the water park that operates a pop team building and fun option to groups up café, pizza bar and Corona bar – offering refreshments and catering after the adrenalin Vodafone Events Centre, this year’s venue for the rush of the world’s highest man made annual Convene Expo in Auckland, has enhanced its waterfall drop.’ Spencer adds that an announcement on offering to the conference and incentive market with future accommodation options near the the opening of the Sir Noel Robinson Conference centre is expected within the next couple Centre and Vector Wero Whitewater Park last year. of months. ‘Also expected to be opened in the next five Karyn Spencer, general manager sales and an Olympic standard water course for team years are two hotels directly adjacent to the operations at the venue, says conference building and fun. venue as part of the Changda International groups are enjoying meeting in the new ‘Also opened late 2016 was the Momentum Housing Development – a residential project venue and being able to walk 200 metres to Hub,’ says Spencer. ‘This is a container village for 1100 homes.’
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Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport New look for centre Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport offers convenience Ellerslie Event Centre will Ellerslie Event Centre has extensive, free and comfort to visitors onsite parking and is situated in the Ellerslie have a bright new look by Racecourse complex. It is 10 minutes’ drive from around New Zealand early February this year from downtown Auckland, with easy access and the world attending after a more than $3 million to motorways and Auckland Airport. It has day meetings and business 22 function rooms plus outdoor spaces, can conferences, says general refurbishment that started cater for 12 people through to 1200 and manager Adele Livett. in September 2015. has expo space for 190-plus booths over four levels. ‘With plentiful onsite parking, It includes new carpet in 12 of the venue’s Hotel and motel accommodation is located excellent catering and friendly staff, rooms, drapes and blinds in eight of them, adjacent and nearby. Heartland Hotel Auckland Airport can and improved, more sustainable lighting in host up to 70 guests meeting style or the Ellerslie stand. 60 banquet style, delegates make the In-house audio visual company Edwards most of the hotel’s relaxed surrounds has installed the latest technology, and natural light. enabling high definition presentations ‘Smaller meetings can make in larger screen formats in a number of excellent use of flexible meeting rooms as well. spaces and guests can enjoy the Along with the refurbishment, the venue surrounds of the open bar and lounge is offering daily delegate packages starting space that is ideal for networking and from $57 plus GST, for a minimum of meetings,’ says Livett. 35 people. The Chairman’s Suite
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[28] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 Auckl and] Green themes among New popular design choices venue by One of New Zealand’s Little Wolf leading theming companies is noticing The new venue Wolf of Water a trend towards natural St, on the Auckland CBD designs when it comes fringe, is soon to be officially launched but there have to table settings and already been a number of successful events in the space. other room decor. colours have also been popular.’ Cosmann says that for less themed events, The site is Little Wolf’s own Tiffany Cosmann of Centrepiece says elegance never goes out of style. ‘This can warehouse venue and managing these designs use plenty of greenery, logs be achieved, as one example, with beautiful director Kylie Henderson says that and jars. ‘It is with a nod to sustainability – crystal candelabra and sparkly runners. it can cater for 700 cocktail style, we’re seeing green walls and huge hanging ‘LED lighting is also becoming the norm, 400 seated. greenery displays.’ with fewer clients using flame. Of course, ‘Wolf of Water St has an industrial Centrepiece has also worked on a number our florists are kept busy as a simple floral feel to it but it is really a blank of other fun themes, such as jungle safari, piece is always a popular option. canvas. We’ve already had a hippy that have allowed the company to use the ‘Candy stations in corporate colours seem party, black light circus and a new range of jungle themed leopard skin to be making a come back as well.’ Business Events Australia function chair covers as well as green walls for photo Centrepiece is expecting ‘another massive there among others.’ opportunities. year’ in 2017. ‘Our team has expanded to Wolf of Water St is conveniently ‘Some of the classic, like 1920s in gold meet demand and we have a huge well of located close to transport hubs. and black tones, as well as Rio with a riot of talent on our team.’
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meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 [29] [ queenstown Message to organisers: Forward planning critical By Kathy Ombler
Queenstown is an ideal destination for a cruise (Photo courtesy of Southern Discoveries)
Queenstown is bursting with February to May in 2018, Amway China out of short lead time mode and extend their will bring 10,000 employees, in waves of booking horizons to two to three years out.’ confidence and investment; 500, to Queenstown for its annual incentive May and June are the new shoulder season all that’s missing now is programme. months, he adds. the shoulder season. Event ‘It’s going to prove our ability to host an planners take heed – start incentive programme of that scale. There will Visitor satisfaction be extensive pre and post-touring options so planning well ahead. it’s not only going to be Queenstown that Budd says the town still has plenty of benefits,’ he notes. capacity to host visitors. ‘As locals we Demand for business events is as strong as Local operators say the Amway China deal think traffic can be heavy, international ever and there is no let-up in sight, confirms has already prompted inquiries from Amway visitors don’t notice that. We are constantly Destination Queenstown chief executive companies in several other countries. monitoring visitor satisfaction and results officer, Graham Budd. Budd also says seasonal dynamics have continue to be outstanding. ‘The domestic economy is strong; when it’s changed. ‘Leisure business has extended into ‘The constraints for continued C&I growth tight companies (sometimes feel they) can’t the shoulder season, which has traditionally are that we do need new hotel rooms, at the be seen to be coming here and they drop been the C&I season. So C&I business has four and five star level because that’s where off the radar, that’s not the case now. For been displaced, both in terms of rates and the C&I opportunities are, and we need new international incentives Queenstown also has availability. For our tourism and hospitality venue capacity, either built into new hotels or a very strong profile, in particular from China operators, Queenstown is a successful place to a special conference space.’ and the United States. be right now. Budd is frustrated by lack of progress with ‘Amway China coming here will really put ‘The message is don’t rule us out. Start the proposed Queenstown Convention Centre. us on the world stage’, he adds. From late planning further ahead. People need to get ‘We’ve spent a great deal of time proving the demand and the case stacks up but there’s no design, no costing and a new council regime, we’re a long way off.’ He is, however, supportive of the plans at Remarkables Park, by the Kawerau River near Queenstown Airport. This private development, headed by landowner Alistair Porter, includes a convention centre, several hotels of all levels from three-star to high-end luxury, a ‘High Street’ with boutique stores, restaurants and cafes, a performing arts centre, exhibition hall, entertainment precinct and a 9km gondola to Mt Soho the Remarkables Skifield.
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Already established is the Remarkables The Remarkables are a Park Town Centre, residential housing and spectacular backdrop a Ramada Hotel (which opened in June to any meeting – including one at the 2016 with 90% occupancy). Work will planned Remarkables start on two more hotels early 2017. Other Park convention centre developments include the new Wakatipu development High School, a private hospital and further residential housing. A wharf on the Kawerau River will provide a ferry service across the lake to Queenstown. Resource consent
‘We have resource consent for the convention centre’, says Lisa Nilsen, corporate affairs manager Remarkables Park Ltd. ‘We Gold Coast concept, is an $8 million indoor function space. Expansion of the main are now talking with potential operators plus electric ‘Grand Prix’ go kart and laser tag Skyline building will double conference we are liaising with event organisers and complex. Site Trampoline features 45 capacity (from 400 standing to 800). The fine tuning the design and configurations to trampolines and a ski and snowboarding Market Kitchen and Stratosphere restaurants ensure we meet today’s needs. Stage One will terrain park, and set to open is the Golf will each double in size, and a wrap around, accommodate up to 1400 plenary delegates, Refinery, encompassing Queenstown's first 400 metre long viewing deck will replace the and we are aiming to start construction in and only indoor golf simulators. current 68m deck. late 2017.’ Skyline is currently seeking resource The search for hotel investors is well Expansion in the sky consent for the expansions, says sales underway, she adds. Remarkables Park has manager Allya McGrath. ‘There is so much been involved in the government’s ‘Project Skyline Queenstown is also in major demand in for larger conference space in Palace’ programme, aimed to encourage investment mode, with particular focus on Queenstown we feel our application will be private investment in new hotel inventory. C&I spaces. Plans are to replace the current seen in a favourable light.’ Meanwhile the just-opened Remarkables four-seater gondolas with ten seater cabins, All going well, building will begin in late Park entertainment ‘quad’ offers cool offsite more than doubling capacity, and to expand 2018 with completion in 2019. Meanwhile it’s opportunities for groups. Game Over, a the terminal building to allow more welcome business as usual, says McGrath. ‘Bookings for
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with groups in mind, says restaurant manager, Kenny Tahuri. ‘The whole dining room seats 100 to 120 and can be hired exclusively. There are also several intimate spaces, such as the booth section, the fire pit courtyard, Sommelier Table (which includes personal sommelier service), the Oyster Well Table at the back by the bar, and the Wine Room, a private table (seating up to 14) in the cellar.’ Upstairs The Penthouse ($10,000/night minimum of three nights) has been highly sought-after since opening in December. The SofitelQ ueenstown Features include a six-person Jacuzzi, the ‘largest private terrace in Queenstown’, next year are very strong. November is much cooking stations, while Reds has a built-in DJ two suites – along with private chef, 24/7 busier than ever, September and October is console and is available for groups.’ butler, private Landrover with chauffeur, and full, May and June are our only quiet months.’ The 69-room QT Hotel, due to open in unlimited Krug champagne. Hotels are also investing. Rydges is October 2017, will offer three new meeting Meanwhile Eichardt’s Private Hotel becoming a dual-branded property, with a spaces, each 100 sq metres with dividing is opening two new suites to add to the new five star QT Hotel soon to open, while walls in two rooms. Added to Rydges’ main current five. Rydges Lakeland Resort is nearing completion conference floor (encompassing five rooms), of a major transformation of restaurants and this brings dual-properties’ total conference Jazzing up public spaces. space to 1000 sq metres. Two developments recently opened at Queenstown’s Accor properties are also Developments luxury waterfront property, Eichardt’s Private jazzing up. Literally. At Sofitel Queenstown Hotel are The Penthouse and The Grille by Hotel & Spa, a plush new 1789 Wine & Jazz It was a much-needed overhaul, says Eichardt’s. Making good use of former car Bar (with Steinway piano, Italian fittings conference and sales manager, Jaco Uys. ‘Our park space on prime lakefront land, The and individually decanted wines) is part new Bazaar Restaurant and Reds Bar, which Grille sits adjacent to and inter-connects with of a just completed, stage one, $4.5 million opened in January, will serve both hotels. Eichardt’s Private Hotel. refurbishment at the Qualmark Exclusive- Bazaar features international market-style The restaurant design is versatile, planned rated property. Suite choice
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New Zealand, and also groups from the UK, Asia and North America. ‘The average stay is anything from three or four to six or seven days, including pre and post components. ‘I think the beauty of Millbrook is we have so much to offer from here. We have different accommodation levels, from deluxe studios to suites to multi-bedroom cottages and Fairway Homes. We have conference space, up to 130 theatre, plus we can use our Millhouse and signature Kobe restaurants exclusively during the daytime. Room with a view at Crowne Plaza Queenstown In the mix according to independent MSTS surveys March. Previously the open has been hosted completed by conference organisers post each on neighbouring course The Hills, with just A mix of guest room styles is also useful event,’ she says. Continued investment in the opening rounds played at Millbrook. at the Hilton Queenstown, the region’s largest hotel includes new carpets and contemporary Millbrook MICE delivery manager, Lynsey accommodation provider, says business new furniture throughout the lobby, restaurant Burke, says hosting the open is likely to bring development manager, Katie Hogg. ‘In the and the conference floor. significant follow up business. ‘Golf is very big Hilton we have 178 five-star hotel rooms Much needed new hotel inventory just for us. We host a number of C&I tournaments, and 42 Lakeside Residences with fully self- announced is a Peppers Queenstown Resort, a we can do course branding for companies contained kitchens. Alongside, in Doubletree new-build, 260 rooms and suites fully serviced and we have recently added GPS units into by Hilton, we have 98 more casual self- hotel operated by the Mantra Group, due to our golf carts, so players can connect with the contained studios with kitchenettes. We can open in Shotover Street in 2018. golf shop wherever they are on the course. We host VIPs in the premium suites while the also offer coaching sessions with our golf pro, PCOs, also those who might bring their family Golf Open driving range activities and, for something to an event, enjoy the apartments.’ different for check-in, guests teeing off to find The Hilton has five flexible conferencing Meanwhile Millbrook Resort is expecting their room key.’ spaces, plus outdoor marquee and waterfront huge international attention when it hosts Burke says incentives business has been areas, five distinct food and beverage the ISPS Handa New Zealand Golf Open in very strong, with mainly from Australia and outlets and Aforea Spa. ‘A unique point we
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Wineries are also investing to attract business events. In January, Gibbston Valley Winery opens its new Wine Vault function room, in what was the original barrel room. High ceiling beams and plastered walls provide ambience, and folding glass doors can open out to the adjacent courtyard. A new The Manata Boardroom, Wine and Food Experience, with indoor and Mercure Queenstown outdoor cooking stations and a sommelier to wine match each dish will be offered here, says originally the winery so is ‘loader friendly’, catered in the Cellar (up to 20). sales and marketing manager, Ome Allington. with concrete floor and large sliding doors Queenstown luxury private holiday homes The Wine Vault will cater for up to 250 for a and windows that allow vehicle access. The have also become sought after by high-end sit down dinner, while the combined indoor/ adjoining Antler Room (192 sq metres) is a retreat clients. The latest on the market is outdoor space has capacity for up to 500. genial space with bar and big fireplace. Lakehouse Joela, a striking architecturally- Gibbston Valley has also refurbished Event manager Janet Knox, previously of designed home featuring New Zealand art, its main restaurant, adding private dining Queenstown catering venture, Occasionz, says European furniture, postcard views, five space for 35. The entire space (140 seated) the rural space can be used for many activities. ensuite bedrooms, huge kitchen, dining and is available exclusively in the evenings. And lounge areas, a media room and four private with the wine making now moved to a new Incentives at Gibbston outdoor areas. Personal chef and concierge state of the art gravity-fed facility, the old services can be arranged. winery, a rustic, iron-cladded space – has A new, boutique incentives experience in Lakehouse Joela is one of several in the become available for private wine tastings Gibbston Valley is the Kinross Cottages, Café luxury portfolio of ‘Relax it’s Done’ a partner and events. Exclusive tours of the new and Cellar Door. Private winemaker tastings, company of Dinamics Event Management. winery, with the chief winemaker, for up to alfresco lunches and exclusive dinners – along 12 guests are also an option for small groups, with team building, or pilates perhaps – is all On the water says Allington. available in a classic central Otago setting, The Barrel Hall, warehouse-feel space surrounded by some of the region’s leading Cruising, cocktails or dining on Lake among the barrels for 250 to 300 (seated boutique wineries. Kinross is the cellar door Wakatipu are an integral element of C&I events dinner) is a bit of a Gibbston Valley secret, for five of them. in Queenstown. Cruise companies include she adds. ‘It is a ‘dry hire’ so can come at a Managing Kinross are Adam and Lizzie Southern Discoveries, TEC Operator of the slightly higher cost.’ Ross, who bring years of luxury yacht Year 2015, which offers bespoke cruises and Mt Soho winery has evolved into a executive chef and management experience. partners with leading suppliers such as Wild stunning venue. Owner Ed Lamont ‘retired’ to Accommodation includes sevenLuxury cottages, Accommodation. each EarthAward CateringWinning Food and & AkaruaWine. UnrivalledWinery. Views.The fleet his new farm, near Arrowtown, in 2000 then with two adjoining, stylish self-contained includes ‘versatile venue’ Spirit of Queenstown built this multi-purpose winery and event studios. Dining for groups can be alfresco (up to 150 guests) and private charter vessel centre. The Banquet Hall (200 seated) was around the ‘Coal Pit’, or private dinners can be Queenstown Discovery (up to 30 guests).
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The company’s event sales manager, Rachel Clifford says that conference and Tradition plus new product incentives business is going extremely well In Queenstown. ‘We have significant sized bookings, looking ahead to 2017 and 2018. We are so busy we are trying to encourage groups to book well ahead, at the same time we are still picking up lots of short leads, for small, more flexible groups.’ Real Journeys’ major conference and incentive offerings in Queenstown are the vintage steamship, TSS Earnslaw (able to host up to 400) and Walter Peak High Country Farm, with its stunning dining location. The company also manages Cardrona Alpine Resort, near Wanaka. New for Walter Peak Station is Real Journeys’ electric trail bike experience, says Clifford. ‘This is a New Zealand first, offering a silent, low emission footprint perfectly TSS Earnslaw… one of Real Journeys’ major incentive and suited for a sustainable high country farm function products in Queenstown adventure - a blend of old meets new. ‘After cruising on the TSS Earnslaw, Real Journeys, which celebrates 63 years of operation across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak, you’ll meet your guide and get suited up this year, continues its grassroots traditions of for your biking adventure. It makes a great showcasing the splendour of the southern New Zealand, half day activity for conference delegates, or incentive groups can combine a ride at the same time pursuing the strong conservation focus with lunch or pre dinner drinks before of company founders, Les and Olive Hutchins. departing,’ she says.
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The Rees Ski Hotel of the Year at the 2016 World Ski Awards, Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for five years in a row, and the Beef and Lamb Excellence Awards 2017. ‘These awards are an endorsement of the high standards at The Rees Hotel and an indication of how we can provide conference and incentive delegates with the special wine and food experiences that the Central Otago region is renowned for,’ says Lee-Lo. To add to the wine and food offering, The Rees has launched an exclusive wine tasting experience: a helicopter tour over spectacular landscapes to the region’s top wineries, personally hosted by hotel general manager, Mark Rose. The Rees offers a five-star mix of 60 Luxury by the lake hotel rooms and 90 apartments, all with private balconies looking across Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkables Mountains, Luxury property The ‘In the past 12 months, the hotel plus the award-winning True South Dining has hosted more than 15 conferences Room, Bordeau Wine Bar, a conference Rees Hotel Queenstown and eight incentive groups, all seeking room (28 boardroom style) and executive continues to attract high the bespoke experiences we offer, along apartment for breakouts or private dining end, boutique conference with several events such as workshops, (16 boardroom style). Five new luxury and incentive business, weddings, film production crews and lakefront villas (two storey, thee-bedroom entertainment groups.’ and 3.5-bathroom villas with hot tubs on says executive assistant The hotel also continues to win awards the terrace) are expected to be completed manager, Roman Lee-Lo. - the latest tally includes New Zealand in autumn.
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Fresh option by the lake Wildwire Wanaka
By Kathy Ombler been looking for.’ have been hugely successful,’ she says. A number of these companies, along with ‘The Peak Function Centre, with its venue and accommodation operators such contemporary design, is hosting an increasing Wanaka is developing as Peak Functions, have also been working number of conferences and incentive events.’ a reputation in the together to make their presence felt in the The purpose-built centre encompasses a national C&I market, says Peak Functions main plenary room (up to 120 theatre) which convention and marketing manager, Mandy Enoka. can be divided into two (with stunning log incentive sector as a ‘A growing number of Wanaka operators fire for winter), while a mezzanine level offers have been attending shows such as Meetings spectacular breakout or dining spaces, with fresh, new destination and Convene South, marketing this gorgeous decks overlooking the lake and mountains. says James Helmore, town and all it offers. Associated famil trips ‘Corporate guests from a range of industries general manager of Lake Wanaka Tourism.
‘The number of conferences and events hosted in Wanaka increased in 2016, and our new and unique incentive experiences are increasingly considered ‘must dos’ for incentive programmes.’ He says the new experiences include Wildwire Wanaka (the world’s highest waterfall ‘via ferrata’), and the high octane adventures at Oxbow (off road driving, jet sprint and clay bird shooting experiences, plus heli-flights and exclusive riverside or mountain peak picnics). ‘These and other companies are now collaborating under the coordination of Ultimate Wanaka to develop exciting, bespoke combo packages; offering the point Peak Functions in Wanaka of difference that many event planners have
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have stayed in the luxurious new village been fully refurbished. makers of single malt whisky, plus gin and of accommodation (five houses and 12 Meanwhile Wanaka’s surrounding liqueurs and hosts groups for whisky tasting, apartments) which wraps around the Peak high country stations offer their share of tours and catered functions. Function Centre. A number of delegates accommodation and offsite venue options, Wanaka’s natural landscape is a magnet have talked about returning with friends ranging from the very high-end Minaret for outdoor activities - for example the new and families.’ Station Alpine Lodge, the epitome of luxury via ferrata (fixed lines) climbing experience. Enoka brings 20 years of C&I industry accessible only by helicopter, to ‘glamping’ On the lake, groups can get active be they in experience to her Wanaka role, including time on Criffel Station, to functions in rustic kayaks (hot water bottles provided in winter), as SkyCity conference operations manager yet spectacular sites such as Criffel Station or on paddle boards. Cardrona Alpine Resort, and Tongariro Lodge general manager. Woolshed and the Woolshed Events Centre at known for its winter snow sports facilities, has At the Edgewater, Wanaka’s major Glendhu Station. also just opened up for summertime options waterfront hotel and conference centre, all New venues with a difference include the – biking, carting and evening tours. There is guest rooms and bar and restaurant have multi-million dollar Cardrona Distillery, also accommodation on the mountain.
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January 10-Mar 4 New Zealand Fringe Festival 21 Assertiveness, Influencing Skills and ph 04 212 4725 email [email protected] Conflict Management for Women Bright*Star 21 The Gibbston Valley Winery Summer website www.fringe.co.nz Wellington Training Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email Concert Amanda Calvert ph 07 378 9542 [email protected] website www.brightstar. email [email protected] website www. 11 Marlborough Wine & Food Festival co.nz Wellington greenstoneentertainment.co.nz Gibbston Valley Wine Marlborough Ltd Samantha Young ph 03 Winery Queenstown 577 9299 email [email protected] 21 Promoting Children’s Oral Health Moira website www.wine-marlborough-festival.co.nz Smith email [email protected] website 24-27 Safety Psychology Conference Brancott Vineyard Marlborough www.nzoral.org.nz University of Otago Campus 2017 Liquid Learning Group ph 09 927 1500 Wellington email [email protected] website www. 12-16 8th International Conference on liquidlearninggroup.com Crowne Plaza Auckland Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology 21-22 9th Annual Elder Law for the Health AMN8 Conferences & Events ph 04 384 1511 Sector Conference Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 26-27 Accelerating Compliance for email [email protected] website confer.co.nz/ email [email protected] website www. Integrated Asset Management Liquid amn8 Queenstown conferenz.co.nz Crowne Plaza Auckland Learning Group ph 09 927 1500 website www. liquidlearninggroup.com Wellington 13-14 Business Intelligence Summit 21-22 Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 email reception@ Expo (AIME) 2017 Reed Travel Exhibitions ph 27-29 Auckland Folk Festival email info@ conferenz.co.nz website www.conferenz.co.nz +61 2 9422 2500 email aime@reedexhibitions. aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz website www. Grand Millennium Auckland com.au website www.aime.com.au Melbourne aucklandfolkfestival.co.nz Kumeu Showgrounds Convention and Exhibition Centre Auckland 13-14 National Not-For-Profit Sector Conference 2017 Grow Ltd Faye Johnson 21-22 Freshwater Management & 28 Taupo Summer Concert Amanda Calvert ph 06 878 3456 email [email protected] website Infrastructure Forum Conferenz ph 09 912 ph 07 378 9542 email [email protected] www.nfpconference2017.grow.co.nz The Quality 3616 email [email protected] website website www.greenstoneentertainment.co.nz Inn Parnell Auckland www.conferenz.co.nz Te Papa Tongarewa Taupo Ampitheatre Wellington 13-16 The 5th Women in Leadership 28 The Great Kiwi Beer Festival website Summit 2017 Liquid Learning Group ph 09 21-Mar 12 Auckland Fringe Lydia Zanetti www.greatkiwibeerfestival.co.nz Hagley Park 927 1500 website www.liquidlearninggroup.com email [email protected] website www. Christchurch Crowne Plaza Auckland aucklandfringe.co.nz Auckland
29 Whitianga Summer Concert Greenstone 13-17 Webstock Natasha Lampard ph 021 343 22-23 Contract Law for Non Lawyers Entertainment Amanda Calvert ph 07 378 9542 3610 website www.webstock.org.nz St James Bright*Star Terry Reid ph 09 912 3616 email email [email protected] website www. Theatre and Michael Fowler Centre Wellington [email protected] website www.brightstar. greenstoneentertainment.co.nz Whitianga co.nz Auckland Waterways Arena 14-15 The 17th Annual Management Accountant Conference Conferenz ph 09 912 22-24 New Zealand Institute of 31- Feb 2 Pinot Noir NZ 2017 Rebecca 3616 email [email protected] website Environmental Health Congress email info@ Wright ph 04 473 8044 email [email protected] www.conferenz.co.nz Crowne Plaza Auckland nzieh.org.nz website www.nzieh.org.nz Distinction website www.pinotnz.co.nz Wellington Hotel and Conference Centre Palmerston North 15-17 Community Development February Conference 2017 ACDA and IACD John 23 Strategic Negotiation and Influencing Stansfield ph 021 844 639 website www. Skills Bright*Star Training Pamela Cronin ph 7-10 27th Council for Australasian aotearoacommunitydevelopmentassociation.com 09 912 3616 email [email protected] Tourism and Hospitality Education Annual Unitec Auckland website www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland Conference University of Otago’s Department of Tourism ph 03 479 8520 email cauthe2017@ 17-19 Rotorua Home & Garden Show 24-26 6th Annual International Yoga otago.ac.nz website www.otago.ac.nz/ Dunedin Jade Promotions ph 06 877 6475 email Festival in New Zealand Kawai Purapura ph [email protected] website www. 09 415 9468 email reception@kawaipurapura. 8-10 Friendship Force New Zealand homeandgardenshow.co.nz Energy Events co.nz website www.kawaipurapura.co.nz Kawai National Conference Friendship Force New Centre Rotorua Purapura Retreat Centre Auckland Zealand Norma Hampton email colin-norma36@ xtra.co.nz website www.friendshipforce.org.nz 18 Greater Wellington BrewDay Convention 25 NZ Dental & Oral Health Therapists St Mark’s Presbyterian Church and Community Management New Zealand Ltd Dean Bradley Association Roadshow ph 04 473 9547 email Centre Christchurch phone 04 479 4162 email dean@cmnzl. [email protected] website www.nzoral.org. co.nz website www.brewday.co.nz Trentham nz Nelson 10 Explotravel DMC Roadshow EventSmart Racecourse, Upper Hutt New Zealand & Australia Wilna van Eyssen 28 2017 NZTech Advance Government email [email protected] website www. 20-21 Contract Law for Non Lawyers and Technology Summit Conferenz ph 09 912 eventsmart.co.nz Auckland Bright*Star Terry Reid ph 09 912 3616 email 3616 email [email protected] website [email protected] website www.brightstar. www.conferenz.co.nz Te Papa Tongarewa co.nz Wellington Wellington
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28-Mar 1 Operational Risk Assessment 8-9 People Management Skills for 18 Hanmer 4 & 8 Hour Mountain Bike Bright*Star Chris Peace ph 09 912 3616 email Technical Professionals Bright*Star Keith Race email [email protected] website [email protected] website www.brightstar. McGregor 09 912 3616 email training@brightstar. www.hanmerevents.co.nz Hanmer Springs co.nz Wellington co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland 18 Havelock Mussel and Seafood Festival March 8-26 Auckland Arts Festival ph 09 309 Go Marlborough Jodye Tomalin ph 022 5666 476 0101 email [email protected] website www. email [email protected] website www. 1-2 Leadership Development for Women aucklandfestival.co.nz Auckland havelockmusselfestival.co.nz War Memorial Park Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email Havelock [email protected] website www.brightstar. 9 DMS Connect Destination Marketing co.nz Wellington Services ph +61 2 9368 1811 email info@ 18-26 iD Dunedin Fashion Week Trudy destinationmarketing.com.au website www. Munro ph 027 626 0677 email trudy@idfashion. 1-3 2017 NZ Meeting for the Internal destinationmarketing.com.au The Maritime Room co.nz website www.idfashion.co.nz Dunedin Medicine Society of Australia and New Auckland Zealand Workz4U Limited Lynda Booth ph 09 20-22 New Zealand and Beyond 917 3653 email [email protected] website www. 9-12 ISPS Handa New Zealand Conference ph 09 836 1294 email info@ imsanzconference.co.nz Wellington Open Michael Glading email mglading@ nzandbeyond.com website www.nzandbeyond. nzgolftournaments.com website www.nzopen. com La Vida Centre Christchurch 2-3 Leading Remarkable Learning co.nz Queenstown Conference Lime & Soda Debra Dufty ph 09 21 Safety 360 Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 214 7440 email info@leadingremarkablelearning. 9-19 Dunedin Fringe Josh Thomas ph 03 477 email [email protected] website www. co.nz website www.leadingremarkablelearning. 3350 email [email protected] website conferenz.co.nz Ellerslise Events Centre Auckland co.nz/index.html#slides Vodafone Events Centre www.dunedinfringe.nz Dunedin Auckland 21-23 IT&CM China TTG Events Ooi Peng 10-11 Wellington Wine, Food & Craft Beer Ee ph +65 6395 7575 email contact@ttgasia. 2-4 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Festival ph 04 212 4521 com website www.ttgasiamedia.com Shanghai New Zealand Pain Society Inc. Workz4U email [email protected] website Convention & Exhibition Center of International Conference Management ph 09 917 3653 email www.wineandfoodfestival.co.nz Waitangi Park Sourcing Shanghai China [email protected] website www.eiseverywhere. Wellington com Rutherford Hotel Nelson 21-23 New Zealand Petroleum Conference 10-11 Wanaka A&P Show Jane Stalker ph 03 ph 09 309 2440 email conference@pepanz. 5-7 Autumn Gift Fair XPO Exhibitions ph 09 443 9559 email [email protected] website com website www.petroleumconference.nz New 976 8352 email [email protected] website www.wanakashow.co.nz Wanaka Showgrounds Plymouth www.giftfairs.co.nz ASB Showgrounds Greenlane Auckland 10-12 North Shore Home & Garden 22 DX 2017 Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 email Show Jade Promotions ph 06 877 6475 email [email protected] website www. 6 Leading Remarkable Learning [email protected] website www. conferenz.co.nz Pullman Auckland Conference Lime & Soda Debra Dufty ph 09 homeandgardenshow.co.nz North Shore Events 214 7440 email info@leadingremarkablelearning. Centre Glenfield Auckland 23-25 Clubs New Zealand 2017 co.nz website www.leadingremarkablelearning. Conference & AGM ph 04 815 9007 website co.nz/index.html#slides Horncastle Arena 11 Hokitika Wildfoods Festival ph 03 756 www.clubsnz.org.nz Clubs of Marlborough Christchurch 9048 email [email protected] Blenheim website www.wildfoods.co.nz Hokitika 6-8 New Zealand Downstream 2017 23-25 New Zealand and Beyond Conferenz Neil Wembridge ph 021 190 2971 11 Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival Conference ph 09 836 1294 email info@ email [email protected] website Liz Pollock ph 027 4774717 email festival@ nzandbeyond.com website www.nzandbeyond. www.nzdownstream.co.nz SKYCITY Auckland wairarapawines.co.nz website www. com The Trusts Arena Auckland Convention Centre Auckland wairarapaharvestfestival.co.nz Wairarapa 24-25 57th Musical Theatre New Zealand 7 Developing Assertiveness and Self 14 NZ Champions of Cheese Awards New National Conference and Volunteer Confidence at Work Bright*Star Keith McGregor Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association Training Weekend ph 04 479 5911 email ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] website www.nzsca.org.nz Grand Millennium [email protected] website www.mtnz.org.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland Hotel Auckland New Plymouth
7 Strategic Negotiation and Influencing 14-15 31st Annual Industrial & 24-26 Goodfellow Symposium The Skills Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 Employment Relations (IER) Summit Conference Company Ltd ph 09 360 email [email protected] website www. Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 email reception@ 1240 email [email protected] website www. brightstar.co.nz Wellington conferenz.co.nz website www.conferenz.co.nz goodfellowunit.org/symposium Vodafone Events Crowne Plaza Auckland Centre Auckland 8 Show Me Wellington Conference & Events Expo Positively Wellington Venues ph 16-18 Central Districts Field Days Cheryl 24-26 Voices of Sacred Earth Festival 04 473 8044 email [email protected] Riddell ph 06 354 0000 email cheryl.riddell@ Kawai Purapura ph 09 415 9468 email website www.pwv.co.nz/show-me-wellington/ fairfaxmedia.co.nz website www.cdfielddays. [email protected] website www. TSB Bank Arena and Shed 6 Wellington co.nz Manfeild Park Feilding kawaipurapura.co.nz Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre Auckland 8-9 Essential Management Skills for 17-19 WOMAD ph 06 759 8412 email events@ EAs, Senior PAs and Administration taft.co.nz website www.womad.co.nz TSB Bowl 25 MarchFest On-Cue Conferences ph 03 Professionals Bright*Star Elaine McMeeking of Brooklands New Plymouth 928 0620 email [email protected] website www. ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] marchfest.com Founders Heritage Park Nelson website www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland
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29-30 Te toia, Te haumatia - The Maori 4-7 New Zealand Planning Institute 21-23 New Zealand Federation of Leadership Forum 2017 Liquid Learning Annual Conference ph 09 520 6277 website Business & Professional Women Inc. Group ph 09 927 1500 email info@liquidlearning. www.nzpiconference.org TSB Arena Wellington 53rd National Conference Sandra Fleming co.nz website www.liquidlearninggroup.com ph 06 858 7009 email bpwcomf2017@gmail. Wharewaka Wellington 5-6 Leadership Development for Women com website www.bpwnz.org.nz Oruawharo Bright*Star Pamela Cornin ph 09 912 3616 email Homestead Hawkes Bay 29-31 IPENZ Transportation Group [email protected] website www.brightstar. Conference 2017 Alan Gregory email co.nz Auckland 21-23 Taranaki Home & Lifestyle Expo New [email protected] website Plymouth District Council ph 06 759 6060 email www.ipenztgconference.co.nz Distinction Hotel 5-7 The New Zealand Australia and New [email protected] TSB Stadium Hamilton Zealand Intensive Care Society Meeting New Plymouth Outshine Ltd ph 07 823 1910 email www. 29-31 Natural Products New Zealand [email protected] website outshine. 26-28 New Zealand Association for Summit The Conference Company ph 09 360 eventsair.com Wellington Cooperative Education Inc Conference 1240 email [email protected] Katharine Hoskyn ph 09 921 9999 ext 5349 email website www.naturalproducts.nz/summit-2017/ 5-8 Floral Art Society of New Zealand [email protected] website www.nzace. The Rutherford Hotel Nelson Conference ph 07 871 2031 email president@ ac.nz Hotel St Moritz Queenstown fasnz.org.nz website www.fasnz.org.nz/ 29-31 New Zealand Land Treatment conference.htm Blenheim 27-29 New Zealand Society for Collective Annual Conference Alma Siggins Earthquake Engineering Annual ph 04 914 0700 email [email protected] website 6 Governance Masterclass for EA/PAs Conference Conferences & Events Limited ph nzltc.wordpress.com Christchurch Bright*Star Janine Smith ph 09 912 3616 email 04 384 1511 email [email protected] [email protected] website www.brightstar. website www.confer.co.nz/nzsee2017/ Wellington 30-31 Aspiring Leaders NZAIMS co.nz Wellington Learning Network NZ ph 09 835 0912 email 28-30 National Party Conference Michael [email protected] website www. 6-9 Farm Forestry New Zealand Hartmann ph 03 579 5047 email michael. learningnetwork.ac.nz Waipuna Conference Conference New Zealand Farm Forestry [email protected] website www. Centre Auckland Association John Dermer ph 06 328 9740 email national.org.nz Marlborough Convention Centre [email protected] website www.nzffa.org.nz 30-April 2 National Rural Health Feilding Manawatu 29 The Early Years: Bridging the Gap Conference New Zealand Rural General Between ECE and School Learning Network Practice Network ph 04 472 3901 email rob@ 7-9 The Food Show North Port Events Ltd NZ ph 09 835 0912 email res@waipunahotel. rgpn.org.nz website www.rgpn.org.nz TSB ph 09 376 4603 website www.foodshow.co.nz co.nz website www.learningnetwork.ac.nz Arena Shed 6 Wellington Horncastle Arena Christchurch Waipuna Conference Centre Auckland
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2-3 Direct 2017 Institute of Directors 4 NZ CEO Summit Conferenz ph 09 912 3616 12-13 2017 Dental Expo ph 0800 176 176 Leadership Conference ph 04 499 0076 email [email protected] website www. website www.dentalexpo.co.nz Rydges on email [email protected] website www.iod.org.nz/ conferenz.co.nz The Langham Auckland Latimer Christchurch conference The Langham Auckland 4-5 73rd Annual Plastics Industry National 12-14 New Zealand Chiropractors’ 2-3 Essential Management Skills for Conference ph 09 255 5662 email info@ Association AGM/Conference ph 09 379 EAs, Senior PAs and Administration plastics.org.nz website www.plastics.org.nz 8553 website www.chiropractic.org.nz Heritage Professionals Bright*Star Elaine McMeeking Nelson Hotel Auckland ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] website www.brightstar.co.nz Wellington 5-7 EC-Menz Summit email P.Ozanne@bti. 12-14 Royal Astronomical Society of New ac.nz website www.ecmenz.org Karaka Early Zealand Conference Dunedin Astronomical 2-5 New Zealand Society for the Study Learning Centre Auckland Society email [email protected] of Diabetes Annual Scientific Meeting website www.rasnz.org.nz Otago Museum akB Conference Management ph 03 474 5165 5-7 Tauranga Home Show Bay Events Ltd ph Dunedin email [email protected] website www.akb.co.nz 07 576 0513 email [email protected] website Dunedin www.taurangahomeshow.co.nz ASB Arena 12-14 Wellington Better Home & Living Baypark Tauranga Show Jade Promotions ph 06 877 6475 email 3-4 Australasian Hotel Industry [email protected] website www. Conference & Exhibition AHICE ph +61 2 6 Nature of Learning: Aotearoa Learning homeandgardenshow.co.nz Westpac Stadium 8586 6115 email [email protected]. Network NZ ph 09 835 0912 email res@ Waterloo Quay Wellington au website www.ahice.com.au Grand Hyatt waipunahotel.co.nz website www.learningnetwork. Melbourne ac.nz Ormiston Junior College Auckland 14-17 Museums Galleries Australia National Conference Conference Logistics 3-5 Fundraising Institute of New Zealand 9-12 TRENZ 2017 Tourism Industry Aotearoa ph 02 6281 6624 email conference@conlog. Annual Conference ph 0508 643 469 email ph 04 499 0104 email [email protected] website com.au website www.mga2017.org.au Brisbane [email protected] website www.conference.finz. www.trenz.co.nz Auckland Convention & Exhibition Centre Brisbane org.nz Rydges Hotel Queenstown
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Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] website www. conferenz.co.nz SKYCITY Convention Centre [email protected] website www.brightstar. homeandgardenshow.co.nz Pettigrew Green Auckland co.nz Wellington Arena Napier 14-17 Fieldays ph 07 843 4499 website www. 16-18 IMEX Frankfurt ph +44 1273 227311 26-28 The Food Show North Port Events Ltd fieldays.co.nz Mystery Creek Events Centre website www.imex-frankfurt.com Halle 8 Messe ph 09 376 4603 website www.foodshow.co.nz Hamilton Frankfurt Germany Westpac Stadium Wellington 15 Strategic Negotiation and Influencing 16-19 LIFE Conference ph 09 306 4225 email 27-28 New Zealand Association of Skills Bright*Star Training Pamela Cronin ph [email protected] Medical Herbalists Conference/AGM email 09 912 3616 email [email protected] website www.lifeconference.co.nz Auckland [email protected] website www.nzamh.org. website www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland nz/conference-2017/ Hamilton Gardens Waikato 18-21 National Christian Medical 15-17 Master Joiners Conference Many Fellowship of New Zealand Conference ph 29 Communities of Learning for Hats Angie Rawlinson ph 06 833 6160 email 04 384 7274 email [email protected] website Tomorrow: Rethinking the Future of [email protected] website www.manyhats. www.cmf.nz Lakeland Park Queenstown Schools Learning Network NZ ph 09 835 0912 co.nz Wairakei Resort Taupo website www.learningnetwork.ac.nz Waipuna & 19–21 Waitakere Home & Garden Show Hotel Conference Centre Auckland 16-17 Replenish 2017 The Elim Church of Jade Promotions ph 06 877 6475 email New Zealand email [email protected] website [email protected] website www. 31 Developing Assertiveness & Self www.elim.org.nz Elim Christian Centre East homeandgardenshow.co.nz The Trust Arena Confidence at Work Bright*Star Keith Botany Auckland Henderson Auckland McGregor ph 09 912 3616 email training@ brightstar.co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz 18-20 Winter Gift Fair XPO Exhibitions ph 20 Bluff Oyster and Food Festival ph 03 Auckland 09 976 8352 email [email protected] website 212 8889 email [email protected] www.giftfairs.co.nz Horncastle Arena Addington website www.bluffoysterfest.co.nz Bluff 31-June 1 CINZ MEETINGS Conventions & Christchurch Incentives New Zealand Heather Cornish ph 09 20-21 Gluten Free Food and Allergy Show 485 3142 email [email protected] 19-23 New Zealand Veterinary Conference Healthy Life Media Limited Gail Lorigan ph 09 486 website www.meetings.co.nz ASB Showgrounds Michael Hartmann ph 03 579 5047 email michael. 0111 email [email protected] website Auckland [email protected] website www.nzva. www.healthyfoodlive.co.nz North Shore Events org.nz Marlborough Convention Centre Centre Auckland 31-June 1 Safeguard National Health & Safety Conference 2017 email eventsnz@ 20-21 Leadership Development for 20-21 Women’s LifeStyle Expo NZME. thomsonreuters.com website www.safeguard. Women Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 Events ph 06 354 0498 email [email protected] co.nz SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre 3616 email [email protected] website website www.expos.co.nz Claudelands Events www.brightstar.co.nz Auckland Centre Hamilton June 21-23 NZIQS Annual Conference – Leading 22-23 ALGIM Autumn Conference: GIS 1-2 People Management Skills for through Excellence Alana Cuthbert email and Information Management/Records Technical Professionals Bright*Star Keith [email protected] website www.nziqs.co.nz ALGIM Shivarn Stewart email marketing@algim. McGregor ph 09 912 3616 email training@ Wellington org.nz website www.algim.org.nz James Cook brightstar.co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz Grand Chancellor Hotel Wellington Auckland 22-24 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia New Zealand 23-26 The Pacific-Asia Conference on 7-11 Wellington Jazz Festival ph 04 473 Conference The Conference Team ph 03 359 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining 0149 email [email protected] website www. 2600 email [email protected] website (PAKDD) email [email protected] website jazzfestival.co.nz Wellington www.conferenceteam.co.nz Dunedin www.pakdd2017.snu.ac.kr Jeju South Korea 9-10 Winetopia Lemongrass Productions ph 23-24 Replenish 2017 The Elim Church of 24-25 SouthMACH XPO Exhibitions ph 09 09 3779 224 email info@lemongrassproductions. New Zealand email [email protected] website 976 8352 email [email protected] website co.nz website www.winetopia.co.nz Auckland www.elim.org.nz Elim Church Christchurch City www.southmach.co.nz Horncastle Arena Addington Christchurch 12-14 IT Service Management Forum 24 Replenish 2017 The Elim Church of New Conference email [email protected] website Zealand email [email protected] website www. 24-26 In-House Lawyers Association of www.itsmf.org.nz Te Papa Wellington elim.org.nz Elim International Church Wellington New Zealand Annual Conference ILANZ ph 04 463 2991 email [email protected] 13-14 Summerfruit New Zealand 25 Manawatu Wedding Expo NZME. 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25-27 National Safety Show XPO Exhibitions 4-6 The New Zealand Institute of Food 10-12 Biolive-ChemEd 2017 Conference ph 09 976 8352 email sales@safetyshow. Science and Technology Inc Annual South Events Kerry South ph 021 024 77 554 co.nz website www.safetyshow.co.nz ASB Conference Rosemary Hancock ph 06 356 email [email protected] website Showgrounds Greenlane Auckland 1686 email [email protected] website www. www.biolivechemed.co.nz St Peter’s School nzifst.org.nz Nelson Cambridge Waikato 26-27 Contract Law for Non Lawyers Bright*Star Terry Reid ph 09 912 3616 email 4 Strategic Negotiation and Influencing 11-14 Shout Conference Equippers Church [email protected] website www.brightstar. Skills Bright*Star Training Pamela Cronin ph 09 email [email protected] co.nz Auckland 912 3616 email [email protected] website website www.shout.org.nz Vector Arena www.brightstar.co.nz Wellington 27-28 Essential Management Skills for 12-14 New Zealand Association of EAs, Senior PAs and Administration 4-5 People Management Skills for Economists Annual Conference ph 04 801 Professionals Bright*Star Elaine McMeeking Technical Professionals Bright*Star Keith 7139 email [email protected] website ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] McGregor ph 09 912 3616 email lone@brightstar. www.nzae.org.nz Victoria University Wellington website www.brightstar.co.nz Wellington co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz Wellington 12-14 School Executive Officers’ 28-29 Contract Law for Non Lawyers 5-8 Horticulture New Zealand Conference Association Annual Conference Bright*Star Terry Reid ph 09 912 3616 email Michael Hartmann ph 03 579 5047 email michael. Conferences & Events Ltd ph 04 384 1511 email [email protected] website www.brightstar. [email protected] website www. [email protected] website www.confer. co.nz Wellington hortnz.co.nz Marlborough Convention Centre co.nz/seo2017/ King’s College Auckland
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[email protected] Boston United States of Joint Scientific Meeting Events 4 You Limited bragato.org.nz Marlborough Convention Centre America email [email protected] website www. nzaps2017.w.events4you.currinda.com The 31-Sep 1 Surface Coatings Association 18 Convene Queensland ProMag Publishing Hilton Queenstown New Zealand Convention email convention@ Allyssa Eastaugh ph 09 818 7807 ext 6 scanz.org.nz website www.scanz.org.nz Napier email [email protected] website www. 8 Assertiveness, Influencing Skills convenequeensland.com Brisbane Convention & & Conflict Management for Women September Exhibition Centre Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email [email protected] website www.brightstar. 3-4 Women’s Lifestyle Expo NZME. Events 20-22 ARISE Conference Arise Church ph co.nz Auckland ph 06 354 0498 email [email protected] website 04 499 0477 email [email protected] www.expos.co.nz Pettigrew Green Arena Napier website www.ariseconference.org.nz TSB Arena 8-9 Operational Risk Assessment & Michael Fowler Centre Wellington Bright*Star Chris Peace ph 09 912 3616 6-8 Tai Tokerau Principals Association email [email protected] website www. Leadership Conference 2017 Learning 21-26 PacificA ssociation of Quality brightstar.co.nz Wellington Network NZ ph 09 835 0912 website www. Surveyors Congress email support@ learningnetwork.ac.nz Copthorne Hotel & Resort paqs2017.com website www.paqs2017.com 8-11 Assessment of Suspected Physical Waitangi Vancouver Canada Abuse in Children Workz4U Conference Management Selina Nihalani ph 09 917 12 Assertiveness, Influencing Skills & 26 Developing Assertiveness and Self- 3653 email [email protected] website www. Conflict Management for Women Bright*Star Confidence at Work Bright*Star Keith apacworkshop.co.nz Auckland City Hospital Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email training@ McGregor ph 09 912 3616 email training@ Auckland brightstar.co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz brightstar.co.nz Wellington Wellington 10-12 The Association Representing 27-30 Conference for General Practice Consulting & Engineering in NZ Annual 12 Convene South ProMag Publishing Allyssa and Quality Symposium Rachel Cook ph 09 Conference ph 04 472 1202 email service@ Eastaugh ph 09 818 7807 email allyssa@promag. 525 2464 email [email protected] website acenz.org.nz website www.acenz.org.nz Wairakei co.nz website www.convenesouth.co.nz Air Force www.generalpractice.org.nz The Dunedin Centre Resort Taupo Museum of New Zealand Christchurch Dunedin 12-13 Go Green Expo Arada Promotions Ltd 13-15 NZ Sterile Services Conference 27-30 The New Zealand College ph 027 291 9884 email damien@gogreenexpo. 2017 email [email protected] website www. of Clinical Psychologists National co.nz website www.gogreenexpo.co.nz Wigram mtanz.org.nz Dunedin Conference & Pre-conference Workshop Air Force Museum Christchurch ph 04 801 6088 email [email protected] 15-17 Hawke’s Bay Home & Garden website www.nzccp.co.nz Rydges Lakeland 17-18 Royal Australasian College of Show Jade Promotions ph 06 877 6475 email Resort Queenstown Surgeons Conference 2017 email victoria@ [email protected] website www. mtanz.org.nz website www.mtanz.org.nz homeandgardenshow.co.nz McLean Park Napier 27-30 The Food Show North Port Events Ltd Wellington ph 09 376 4603 website www.foodshow.co.nz 17-19 ALGIM Spring Conference: Web & ASB Showgrounds Auckland 17-18 Tourism Export Council of New Digital and Customer Experience ALGIM Zealand Annual Conference ph 04 495 0810 Shivarn Stewart email [email protected] 28 Get Global Donna Kessler ph +61 2 9922 email [email protected] website website www.algim.org.nz Dunedin Events Centre 5520 email [email protected] website www.tourismexportcouncil.org.nz Wairakei Resort Dunedin www.getglobal.com.au ICC Sydney Hotel Taupo 19 Developing Assertiveness and Self August 19 Primary Healthcare Nurses Symposium Confidence at Work Bright*Star Keith 2017 email [email protected] website www. 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11-13 uLearn17 Conference Becky Hare 2-4 Psychosocial Oncology New Zealand 2018 ph 021 930 367 email [email protected] 2017 Conference email emma.bell@siapo. Claudelands Events Centre Hamilton health.nz website www.ponz.org.nz Rydges March 18-23 New Zealand Institute of Latimer Christchurch Environmental Health Congress email 12-14 Australian and New Zealand Head [email protected] website www.nzieh.org.nz & Neck Cancer Society Annual Scientific 4-5 Women’s Lifestyle Expo NZME Events Auckland Meeting email [email protected] website www. ph 06 354 0498 email [email protected] website anzhncs.org Brisbane Convention & Exhibition www.expos.co.nz Rotorua Energy Events Centre Centre Brisbane Meeting Newz welcomes Coming Events information 7-8 Leadership Development for Women from corporate organisations, associations, government 17 Developing Assertiveness & Self Bright*Star Pamela Cronin ph 09 912 3616 email departments, tourist offices and professional conference Confidence at Work Bright*Star Keith [email protected] website www.brightstar. organisers. Every effort will be made to publish information McGregor ph 09 912 3616 email training@ co.nz Wellington provided, but publication is always dependent on availability of space. brightstar.co.nz website www.brightstar.co.nz Every attempt has been made to ensure that the Auckland 11-12 Go Green Expo Arada Promotions Ltd above information is correct. However, it can often be ph 027 291 9884 email damien@gogreenexpo. difficult to look into a crystal ball. Dates and details may co.nz website www.gogreenexpo.co.nz TSB change. Meeting Newz takes no responsibility for any Bank Arena Wellington inconvenience caused by this. We advise you to check with the organiser if at all in doubt.
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Buyers at the Waikato & Hamilton Megafamil explore Hobbiton. Angela Morgan, Parnell Partners Group; Francie Gaiger and Cheryll Wagener, Conferences & Events; Nishant Jain, Extra Mile Company
Incentives galore in the Waikato By Julie Cleaver Hamilton and the It has large meeting spaces suited for big both thrill seekers and those less adventurous, or small numbers (including the massive as well as buffet catering onsite and various Waikato is a destination Mystery Creek and the Claudelands complex), musical entertainment possibilities (including that is no stranger to quality accommodation options, and is only performances in the caves, 40 metres an hour and a quarter away from Auckland underground). They walked through the iconic a few public knocks Airport, making it a convenient location for Hobbiton movie set located in Matamata, just international delegates. These facilities have forty-five minutes from Hamilton. There they from other parts of the put the 'Tron' on the map in terms of meetings had a tour of the Shire and ended the day with country. Yet despite and conferences. However, what is still largely a magical feast in one of the venue’s themed unknown about the Waikato is all the various restaurants. They also saw the award-winning this, the region has incentive options it has to offer. Hamilton Gardens, which has beverage and been making good Buyers on a recent Hamilton and Waikato meal options for delegates. Megafamil experienced many of these Famil-goer Wendy Rapana, business progress in the incentive activities firsthand. They visited development adviser at AAPNZ Inc, says conferencing industry. the Waitomo Caves, which has options to suit she was amazed by the region’s myriad of incentive options. ‘I’m so excited about everything we got to see. I’m considering taking international incentives here next year to see Hobbiton, the Waitomo Caves and Hamilton Gardens. The Waikato totally proved itself as an incentive
The 7 Days crew paid buyers on the Waikato & Hamilton Megafamil a surprise At the 7 Days live event are Kerry South, visit before their live show in Hamilton. Kylie Robinson, Motor Trade Association; South Events; Emma Edhouse, Hamilton Julie Cleaver, Meeting Newz; Caz Wood, Orbit Groups & Events; Ben Hurley and & Waikato Convention Bureau; Francie Josh Thomson, 7 Days; Emma Edhouse, Hamilton & Waikato Convention Bureau Gaiger, Conferences & Events
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Ye-ha! Buyers partake in a team building activity courtesy of Team Up Events. Kerry South, South Events; Sammy Woodward, At the Sudima Hotel meet and greet are Nishant Fonterra; Angela Morgan, Jain, Extra Mile Company; Tracey Green, Icon Parnell Partners Group Events; Bridget Harris, Verve The Event Agency destination. The people here were also packages, epsecially for international markets. She says other draw cards attracting extremely passionate and really bought the ‘There is a lot of demand from Australia international delegates to the region include destination to life,’ says Rapana. to come to the Waikato and experience the Waikato River-based activities and cultural Cheryll Wagener, a conference manager at activities on offer. There are activities for thrill performances hosted by the local Tainui. Conferences & Events, was surprised by what seekers, such as Hampton Downs, black water The Waikato River Explorer is one of the the region has to offer. rafting and abseiling in the Waitomo Caves. Or boats that can take guests up and down the 'The facilities are good and all the hotels are there are softer activities such as looking at the river, providing a fun way to travel around in close proximity to the venues. There are also glow worms or walking through Hobbiton.' the region. Cheryll Wagener says she would plenty of activities for partner programmes. She adds that last year there was a 198% consider incorporating this experience into The quality of the service here is fantastic too. increase in conference enquiries into the her next conference to shake things up a bit. The people in Waikato really know their trade.’ Waikato region, ‘so there is a growing ‘It’s great how it can pick you up from Mystery Amanda Graham, convention bureau awareness on what is on offer here’. Creek and take you right to Hamilton Gardens. manager at Hamilton & Waikato Convention Next year she says the region has an exciting I would definitely think about using this Bureau, says the bureau has been working calendar coming up with seven international service as it would add something different to hard to develop incentive products and conferences and another four in discussion. people’s experience.’ fresh Thinking
A change of scenery can make a world of difference to your next business event. Escape the ordinary and tap into the wonder and charm of the Waikato region. Our award-winning conference and exhibition centre is located in the heart of Hamilton and can cater to events of all types and sizes, with world-famous attractions like Hobbiton™ Movie Set, Waitomo Caves and Hamilton Gardens all located a short drive away. For a fresh take on your next business event contact us on 07 958 5950 or [email protected], or visit claudelands.co.nz
Where every detail is the single most important detail
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Perth… ‘a really cool city’
A whole ‘new city’ for groups to discover
‘Perth is a really cool city and, combined utilise of the new Mondoon Estate, near Perth with Margaret River, is showing great Airport – a brewery, winery and restaurant promise for groups seeking a new experience combination. ‘Among other things you can in Australia,’ De Villiers says. ‘Perhaps groups have a local beer selection. Because it’s close did not really consider it before because of to the airport it works well as an icebreaker the distance but now we have direct daily and provides a handy activity while waiting services with Air New Zealand from Auckland for rooms to be ready for check-in.’ to Perth (the most popular way to get there) He says groups can have a great time in and other one-stop options. Perth, virtually a new city, and it will really De Villiers says that these days groups give participants another side of Australia tend to work around an experiential theme that they haven’t necessarily seen before. and often the food and wine is built into ‘The city leaders have encouraged the that. ‘Sydney and Melbourne have so many emergence of small, themed bars and a choices that this is easy to do, but now Perth number of trails have emerged. We encourage is really stepping up too.’ our people to go for a walk and discover the Extra Mile Company has had groups that area – they’ll find tequila bars, champagne
By Eugene De Villiers
The ‘new look’ city of Perth and easy to reach Western Australian ‘add-ons’ like Rottnest Island and Margaret River are giving New Zealand incentive groups a fresh option, says Eugene De Villiers, managing director of Extra Mile Company. Margaret River (Photo courtesy of Cape Lodge)
[52] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 c ase study] bars, bourbon bars and just about anything Perth from Kings Park else. And local artists have painted some of the lanes, so there is a great character to them.’ De Villiers says groups also enjoy the new Bell Tower in Elizabeth Quay, a great place for cocktails and spectacular views over the downtown area and the Swan River. ‘Groups can have breakfast there, then jump on a ferry to Fremantle and get on the Rottnest Express to visit the island. Once there they can jump on cycles and explore, possibly have a picnic lunch or be catered for at Hotel Rottnest, and go diving or enjoy other healthy activities. Health and wellness is an important part of virtually every programme now and Western Australia caters well for that.’ Health and wellness, plus food and wine are also a highlight to the south of Perth in Margaret River. ‘We access local guides who take our groups on the Cape to Cape walk there. It can Como The Treasury – ‘off the be a half day or a full day experience – it’s a chart as an incentive hotel’ nice hike and they can have a swim in some rock pools as well. We often include that as an optional activity.’ De Villiers recommends Leeuwin Estate. ‘They bring various wines out of the barrel and the group is divided into teams to blend their own wine. Then the top wine makers come out and judge the wine in a blind tasting, before the blends are put into bottles and labelled so that the teams can take home their own blended wine. It is done really well and I would recommend it.’ Back in Perth itself, De Villiers highlights Como The Treasury Hotel, in the old Treasury Building. ‘It’s sensational – I’d say it’s off the chart as an incentive hotel.’ It was rated second best hotel in the world by Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards.
The Cape to Cape Walk in Margaret Geordie Bay, Rottnest island River (Photo courtesy of Walk into Luxury) (Photo courtesy of Tourism Australia)
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At registration for Show Me Wellington last year
Showcasing the Show me Wellington… Talk about Cool ‘coolest little capital’
Show Me Wellington has to offer is on show in one central location. (SMW) illustrates what ‘For those involved in organising conferences, events, meetings, team building makes Wellington ‘the sessions or tradeshows, Show Me Wellington coolest little capital’ for is a must attend expo,’ says Perks. conferences, events and He says the free to attend event has a number of additional attributes, including the exhibitions to organisers Talk About Cool seminars. from around New ‘This year’s programme will be headlined by Belinda and Julian Moore of Strategic Zealand and beyond. Membership Solutions, an Australasian an update on the industry and what is ahead consultancy that specialises in sponsorship, for 2017. David Perks, general manager venues and membership and training for associations, ‘The rest of this year’s programme covers a project development, Wellington Regional charities and other not-for-profits.’ range of interesting sessions, including What Economic Development Agency (WREDA) He says a panel made up of representatives Sponsors Want and How to Create Killer says SMW is Wellington’s largest conference from WREDA and Tourism New Zealand will Proposals. Uber will be taking part and giving and event expo, where everything the region open the Talk About Cool sessions, giving a seminar about the Future of Mobility and
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Down to business at Show Me Wellington
Getting a Taste of Show Me Wellington Tasty fare from Blue Carrot the End to End Attendee Experience, and how combines the latest technology with modern its new services utilise this. There will also be furnishings and surroundings, natural light, a review of the Health and Safety Act at Work high ceilings and high speed internet. AREA one year in.’ has five rooms of different sizes and layouts Organisers point out that Show Me to choose from and also has a dedicated Wellington this year has a mix of familiar events and meetings coordinator. faces and new exhibitors. The venue has two preferred caterers, Dusted The latter includes Johnson & Laird, a and Delicious and The Catering Studio. talent agency that represents many of New Zealand and Australia’s leading actors, Blue Carrot masters of ceremony (MCs), presenters, speakers and more. Exhibitor Blue Carrot Catering will be Sidekicker, which helps businesses source promoting its range of corporate, wedding temporary staff on demand; SPCA Wellington and private catering services . The owner Function Space, an historic site four operated business, headed by hands- kilometres from Wellington Airport with a on owners Nicole Manning and Gordon number of meeting rooms; and Prefab Hall, a Blair, comprises qualified chefs, function central Wellington café and event space. supervisors and licensed wait staff who provide a full service for any size and AREA style of event including cocktail functions, formal dinners, product launches, corporate First time exhibitor, AREA, opened in July conferences, anniversaries and other last year in the new Boulcott Suites North special occasions. building, part of the Village Accommodation In addition, Blue Carrot provides an Group. The new facility, centrally and extensive ‘drop-off’ service for both catering Show Me Wellington… A work of Art conveniently located on O’Reilly Ave, and private function catering.
AREA has opened in the Boulcott Suites
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Virtual Rydges… enhancements coming this year New site launch has it covered
Rydges Hotels & Resorts has ‘The facilitator can use the mobile conference spaces on offer from their own just launched its Got it Covered conference site to request audio-visual home or office, view changes to set-up styles assistance, adjustment of room temperature, within conference rooms and navigate easily mobile conference site. break time changes and much more.’ from hotel to hotel, or from room to room. The site gives event facilitators control of The hotel’s conference and events ‘In 2017 we will be updating our Virtual their conference ‘at their fingertips’ through operations team receives the text message Rydges app to include new and exciting any mobile device or laptop with access to request and can action it immediately. The features and we’ll also add in some of our the internet. site has been rolled out for all Rydges Hotels Australian hotels. Danelle Ayers, national director of sales in New Zealand and Australia and has come ‘We will also be hosting some ‘must attend’ and marketing for Rydges, says the new into effect in January. events under our parent company umbrella innovation is ideal for planners, professional Ayers says this is one example of EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment – conference organisers, executive secretaries innovative thinking that will be highlighted which includes QT Hotels & Resorts and and personal assistants and anyone by Rydges at Show Me Wellington. It follows EVENT Cinemas – to showcase what we else facilitating an event onsite at a the launch last year of a virtual reality app can offer across these three brands in Rydges property. that enables the user to browse the various New Zealand.’
fresh. creative. delicious.
04 568 8838 [email protected] www.bluecarrot.co.nz
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‘This allows guests to stand while eating and mix and mingle with multiple people.’ Healthy and casual The company will be exhibiting at Show Me Wellington this year and will be promoting its range of food and services. Food stations and ‘fork and talk’ Searancke says that there is still a lot of emphasis on healthy food, style functions remain popular, including the use of ancient grains, such as quinoa, millet, freekah says Sarah Searancke and buckwheat. ‘In fact, millet is so popular we are having difficulty sourcing it in New Zealand.’ She says there is also an ongoing trend towards ‘superfoods’ such as blueberries, kale, leafy greens, beetroot, turmeric and almonds as well as a desire for the ‘caveman diet’ (otherwise known as Paleo) that focuses primarily on the consumption of higher quantities of unprocessed, non-packaged food. ‘These food fads, in a nutshell, are about us preparing more natural foods.’ Searancke says that on the beverage side craft beers are still well in vogue and notes that more craft breweries are ‘popping up’ in Wellington. ‘And gone are the days of OJ and lemonade as a non-alcoholic beverage – now we commonly serve super fruit smoothies for breakfast events, plus assorted organic sparkling waters and juices. We have our own range of non-alcoholic beverages, including rhubarb soda fizz, berry tea punch and virgin pineapple lime margarita.’ Corporate events are increasingly moving Another trend is dinner events (both corporate and, in particular towards a more relaxed style of dining and weddings) are choosing a more ‘family style’ of dinner, where guests choosing either a ‘fork and talk’ option or receive platters of food in the middle of tables to help themselves to. food stations as an alternative to a sit down ‘This creates great conversations.’ She says ‘alternate serve’ courses are still popular for larger dinner, according to Sarah Searancke, creative corporate dinners. ‘This allows speed of service and works well director of Sarah Searancke Catering. with tight time frames.’ New faces, innovations
James Cook Grand Chancellor
The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s Show Me Wellington stand will be represented by Wellington’s state of the art conference facility, AREA fresh faces, with dedicated conference business is located in the heart of the city in the new Boulcott development executive Thibaut Leclair ready to Suites apartment hotel. Five meeting rooms with high trade at his first SMW. ceilings, natural daylight, and high speed internet, Last year was one of reflection for the venue, with conference, AREA is modern and contemporary and is perfect for menu and wedding packages reviewed as part of a group-wide Hotel all types of meetings and events. Grand Chancellor rebrand. So SMW attendees can expect to see new, innovative offerings from the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor. The hotel will also be showcasing 2017 conference and event Contact us today on 04 384 1070 promotions, whereby bookers can be rewarded with complimentary [email protected] www.areaevents.co.nz incentives – from delegate ‘scratch and win instantly’ cards to gift vouchers, plus more.
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Erna Ferry
The Beat Girls Ray Woolf
Event organisers looking ‘Someone like Erna Ferry, for example is groups like the in-demand Superbad available ideal for anything from weddings and winery for conference and event organisers. ‘This for an entertainment events through to a garden party or corporate powerhouse live band has extensive range of solution – be it big band, function,’ says Wilson. ‘Erna is extremely eclectic tunes, spanning rock classic to crowd a rock group, a soulful versatile and can perform a complete evening favourite funk.’ of French music if required. Fiesta Strings (duo, trio or quartet), the crooner, themed event or Another act on Fiesta’s books is the Rodger well known Beat Girls, Sterling Hern, The anything in between – will Fox Band from the versatile seven-piece Richter City Rebels, Gold Nugget Pawn Shop find the answer from Fiesta through to the complete big band. and Uncle Monkey are just some of the other These groups have been heard performing at acts available. Entertainment and Events, Margrain Vineyard for Toast Martinborough ‘Then we have people like Ray Woolf who says its office manager through to the Wellington City Council New can be both MC and an entertainer in his own Eilish Wilson. Year’s Eve concert with featured vocalists right,’ says Wilson. Lisa Tomlins, Bella Kalolo, Erna Ferry, Wini ‘We can also ‘mix and match’ if required Baxter and Grant Sullivan. Other artists – for example have top vocalists or other Wilson says the main message she will be available with the Rodger Fox Bands include musicians entertain with the Rodger Fox pushing at the Show Me Wellington expo Hollie Smith and Mark Williams – the vocalist Band. Basically, we ask organisers to tell this year is the share breadth and variety on with iconic band Dragon. us what they are looking for and we go offer from Fiesta. Wilson points out that Fiesta also has from there.’
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meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 [59] [ Northl and The Duke of Marlborough, Russell Taking it to Taipa Conference, incentive and team building groups shouldn’t stop looking north when they get to the Bay of Islands.
Jackie Thompson, general manager Ramada Resort Reia Taipa Beach, The first meeting place points out that the mid-range resort has a meeting room that can cater for 120 As the birthplace of the nation Northland can be banquet style and already has a strong reputation with weddings and the considered the ‘original’ meeting place in New Zealand. corporate market. ‘We have real potential to tap Paul Davis, general manager regional number of residential conferences. into the meetings market. We promotions and tourism with NorthlandInc, Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands offers have the climate, the facilities and says the tradition continues, with conference venes with natural light and a the accommodation as well as organisatons using the region as a place to relaxed ‘Northland’ atmosphere while being great food and activities for team connect in a ‘typical Kiwi way’ with rich conducive to achieving goals. The hotel is building,’ she says. ‘We also have history and culture as a backdrop. a pleasant stroll from Paihia town and has anything people need to relax after ‘We offer a year-round destination just lush gardens, a restaurant and bar. a busy conference session – beach, up the road from Auckland, with a lot of The historic Duke of Marlborough is the fishing, golf, trips to Cape Reinga, different locations to choose from,’ says ideal location to cater for small or large horse treks, sailing, kite surfing Davis. ‘Just an hour from the North Shore conferences with plenty of team building and more.’ are places like Mangawhai, Waipu and the activities on its doorstep. The Duke’s Grand ‘The Bay of Islands is lovely but Matakohe Kauri Museum. Then we have Ballroom is ideal for gala dinners. It opens of course there is more to the north Whangarei City with large facilities like Toll up onto a sun filled deck over looking the than that.’ Stadium, Forum Borth and hotel options.’ sea. The ballroom is filled with individually Thompson says the resort has had The Bay of islands has resort and hotel upholstered chairs seating up to 150 guests an extremely busy Christmas and choices like Scenic Hotel, Copthorne Bay of comfortably or 250 for a standing cocktail New Year with tourism holding well Islands and Kingsgate as well as the Waitangi and canapé function. It can also cater for into summer. It is now ready for the Treaty Grounds with its new museum larger groups seating up to 300 guests across conference and event sector. and meeting facilities. And further nort, the ballroom and restaurant over the quieter ‘Over the quieter period (last year) Copthorne Hokianga or Ramada Reia Taipa winter months. the resort had another round of Beach offer superb beachfront getaways.’ The Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of refurbishment of units. We now have Distinction Hotels now operates two Islands includes the Waitaha Events Centre, 90% of inventory renovated, which is properties in Whangarei – Discovery Settlers which can take up to 600 for cocktails, and fantastic news, and we’ve got more and Distinction Whangarei. The latter, in about 450 – 500 for meetings depending on plans for 2017, including a covered particular, receives strong day meeting configuration. The hotel also has a selction area for the café / restaurant.’ business but is looking to increase its of other conference and breakout rooms.
For all your conference and leadership team meetings, come to the world famous Duke of Marlborough Hotel
For further information Ph: 094037829 E: [email protected] W: www.theduke.co.nz
Whangarei Town Basin
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lot of private cultural performances at Kauri Cliffs, Eagles Nest and on super yachts. New choices at Waitangi We also do regular powhiri for conference delegates at The Treaty Grounds, as well as at the Copthorne and Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands.’ Venues on the grounds themselves include a boardroom, the museum of Waitangi Learning Centre, marquee hire and indoor and outdoor locations including natural bush, garden settings or sites with spectacular views over the Bay of Islands.
Delegates can see experienced carvers demonstrating their skills
The new Waitangi Visitors Centre A renovated visitor centre and new carving studio, where delegates can watch two experienced carvers demonstrating their skills in wood and bone carving, are among recent enhancements to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. The grounds already have a solid performances, carving, kapahaka and flax reputation in the meetings and incentive weaving workshops are ways we can add to market, both as a venue in their own right a conference programme,’ says Nineke Metz, and as a provider of cultural experiences. sales and marketing manager. ‘Onsite and offsite powhiri, cultural ‘Over the last few months, we have done a
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Paihia Pacific… getting back on the menu for Paihia hotel back in mix conferences and events Putting the Paihia Pacific back on the map for conference and incentive organisers is a key objective for the company now managing the hotel.
Jireh Hospitality Group, which also runs Auckland City Hotel on Hobson Street, has been operating the Northland hotel since July last year and managing director Ross Chin sees corporate group and conference work as critical to its winter success. ‘When the Paihia Pacific was built in the 1980s it was state of the art and hosted jazz festivals and other special events. Our job is to renew and refresh the hotel.’ have a conference in winter, it still has its winter seasons. He says the Paihia Pacific can cater for dramatic scenery and there are new things Meantime, Chin says Jireh Hospitality up to 100 theatre style and the property has to do – like the Twin Coast Cycle Trail.’ Group is looking to expand its presence in 35 accommodation rooms. He says because the region is quieter a considered way around New Zealand in ‘The Bay of Islands is a great place to it is easy to explore in the shoulder and the next few years.
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Beach, rainforest and glitz By Kathy Ombler
From Byron Bay beaches to Lagoon Pool, its settees, hanging lounges and This wall grows in the Elements of Byron heated spa was an immediate temptation. conference centre courtyard - Veronica Verdonk, World Heritage rainforest to Westpac; Anna Guy, Williment Travel Group; Nicola Dinner was at local institution Beach Segal, Virgin Australia; Catherine Matthews, Gilpin Gold Coast glitz – a group Restaurant, now part of Australia’s famous Travel Management; Terina LePou, Orbit; Daz Martin, Verve - The Event Agency of incentive and travel Fink restaurant group - on the beach with a retractable roof and exclusive availability. restaurants, many of them showcasing local managers explored three The menu features local artisan produce such produce and incredible seafood. neighbouring yet distinctive as Italian burrata, made by cheesemaker ‘I’d never been to Byron Bay before and regions on a post Pacific Area Valerio Tammaro. didn’t realise how accessible it is for New Byron Bay might be a laidback surfer Zealanders, particularly from Auckland, also Incentives & Conferences town of just 10,000 residents, yet it has 65 how beautiful and relaxed the beach and (PAICE 2016) famil last An effervescent welcome to O’Reilly’s December. They uncovered Rainforest Retreat for Erin Mitchell, Momento Travel; Anna Guy, Williment secrets, surprises and new Travel; Nicola Segal, Virgin Australia and opportunities. Daz Martin, Verve - The Event Agency
The tour was hosted by Business Events Australia, Virgin Australia, Gold Coast Tourism and Elements of Byron Bay. The Beach - Byron Bay
Barely four hours after leaving Auckland, flying VA165 direct to Gold Coast Airport then driving south to Byron Bay, the group checked into the new Elements of Byron, one of the world’s 25 coolest hotels according to Forbes magazine. Opened in February 2016 with conference centre, spa and 103 guest villas (soon to nearly double), the resort sprawls across 22 hectares of gardens, rainforest and beach frontage. The huge
[64] meetingnewz [janfeb] 2017 famil report] rural environment is,’ says Kim van Diuven The Conference Company. ‘What I also like is how everyone supports the local suppliers.' Friday was activities day, with morning yoga by the beach setting the group up for horse riding and a ‘Taste Byron Bay’ foodie tour. ‘The horse riding was great; we just walked down the road to the horses, then rode through the rainforest to the beach. The guides were lovely and the horses well behaved,’ says Veronica Verdonk, Westpac. Getting on the water is also a big attraction for Byron Bay visitors, says David Jones, Elements of Byron. ‘Our groups can do paddle boarding, surf lessons and sea kayaking, often with dolphins (some 500 live in the Bay) or migrating whales (from May to November). Moonlight Crag, a spectacular dining spot at O’Reilly’s Rainforest retreat, from left: Erin As Australia’s easternmost point, the whales Mitchell, Momento Travel; Daz Martin, Verve - The Event Agency; Jenny Aitken, Tourism come incredibly close to land. If you’re out Australia; Franco Pisani, O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat; Veronica Verdonk, Westpac kayaking they’ll interact and come and have a look at you.’ Rainforest – O’Reilly’s The now expanded resort, conference centre Daz Martin, Verve - The Event Agency and spa is still a hands-on, family business. particulalry liked the foodie tour. ‘Visiting O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is high on Pisani guided the group onto O’Reilly’s Mullumbimby Market was such an insight to Australia’s Great Dividing Range in the World Rainforest Treetop Walkway – across nine the local vibe and to the amazing produce. Heritage rainforest of Lamington National high swing bridges, past strangling fig trees Getting to see those offsite venues was helpful. Park. From Byron Bay there’s a quick, with colourful raucus parrots, rosellas and I’m looking for a retreat style event; we deal spectacular way to get there - by helicopter. bower birds all around. A few intrepid folk with CEOs with busy lives so we want to take The three machines first circled Byron Bay’s met the challenge of the vertical ladders to them somewhere they can relax. Those venues lighthouse and beaches, looking down on the 30-metre high viewing tower. give the sense of rural relaxation yet they are surfers mingling in a huge pod of dolphins, No-one turned down the offer of an so close, 10 minutes from Byron Bay.’ then headed across the hinterland to land, 30 afternoon spa treatment at O’Reilly’s Lost Lunch at Elements of Byron was poolside at minutes later, to a champagne welcome at World Spa. the Barefoot Kiosk where the group serenaded O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. Private, customised wildlife encounters by Miss Renee Simone – nationally-renowned, ‘O’Reilly’s is like a secret, who would can be arranged with O’Reilly’s wildlife local blues/soul singer with personality plus have thought it was here? If people have the specialists. Rainforest Segeway Tours are who, actually, got everyone up dancing. She’s budget to arrive by helicopter it is absolutely another option. available for gigs. Dinner was a degustation the way to do it,' says Kim van Duiven, The The group visited the Lost World showcase of local produce in the Elements’ Conference Company. Conference Centre (200 theatre that opens to private dining room. Franco Pisani, business development a deck overlooking the rainforest and a huge Elements of Byron, designed according manager at O’Reilly’s says the property began pool for exclusive guest use), and O’Reilly’s to the owners’ brief to be ‘aligned with the as a small farm and guest house 90 years ago. Villas; 48 luxury, fully self-contained two elements’, was awarded Best Hotel Design at the British International Design Awards in November. The Banksia Pavilion conference centre (up to 450 theatre) has a ‘growing wall’ of plants and herbs around the private courtyard. Outdoor event spaces include the Join us at Lighthouse Table (20, on the lawn), Beach GOLD COAST CONNECT Club (cocktails or 100 sit down dinner on the beach), Duck Pond (marquee space) and Gold Coast Business Events, Business Events Australia and our local partners invite you Heart of the Bay (300 cocktails, overlooking to discover why there’s no better time to meet on Australia’s Gold Coast. As host city of the 2018 Commonwealth Games, we’re preparing to shine on the global stage as we the beach and lighthouse). roll-out new event spaces, upgraded venues and incredible new delegate experiences. ‘Byron Bay is a slower paced alternative to the Gold Coast, good for keeping groups together,’ says Erin Mitchel Momento Travel. W H E N : WEDNESDAY 15 MARCH 2017 4.00PM - 6.30PM ‘Elements of Byron is perfect for that. It has WHERE: THE CLOUD, UPPER MEZZANINE 89 QUAY STREET an intimate, laid back vibe but they also AUCKLAND get it; the good food and good wine. We’d To register email [email protected] certainly consider Byron Bay more for our two to three day incentives at short range Business Events from New Zealand.’
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historic homestead was followed by ‘duck racing’. How competitive can a group of new friends get in the 20 or so seconds it takes a plastic duck to float ten metres down a creek? Very, as it turns out. Yelling loudly at your duck obviously helps, as demonstrated by Verve’s Daz Martin who took home a bottle of Canungra bubbles to celebrate his ducky’s success. As well as wine making and running a successful cafe, O’Reilly’s Vineyard caters for groups, be it a partners’ programme, offsite lunch (the Gold Coast is 45 minutes drive away) or a gala dinner in the fixed Duck racing in the creek at O’Reilly’s Canungra Vineyards was a hit and marquee, with its wooden floor and massive it was bubbles for the winner. chandelier. A big wow factor comes from the From left Anna Guy, Williment hot air balloon packages on offer. Travel Group (runner up), Alison Dougherty, O’Reilly’s; Daz Martin, Verve - The Event Agency Glitz - Gold Coast and three bedroom villas, with decks and villas, sitting in the middle of the rainforest,' What better way to transition from private spas. The Villas, Lost World Spa and says Erin Mitchell, Momento Travel Co. ‘We rainforest to glitz than with a ‘Susie the Conference Centre are hidden away in private do quite bespoke incentives and for me the Stylist’ session in the Visitors’ Lounge at seclusion from the main resort. villas would work. We’d put people in them Pacific Fair. The shopping centre, with the Dinner at O’Reilly’s was dramatic - watching with their own chef, bring in local gourmet largest number of luxury brand stores in an electrical storm unfold during canapes on produce and give them a taste of what the Queensland, is nearing completion of a $670 the Lost World Spa deck, a quick expedition region is all about. During the day they could million redevelopment. After 30 minutes between storm fronts to the Moonlight Crag go exploring; there’s the spa, the Treetop with Susie, armed with new knowledge of dining deck perched on the edge of the Walkway, the Rainforest Segway Tours. We ‘hour glass’ and ‘triangle’ body shapes, the rainforest plateau, then seeking refuge in an could have a dinner or lunch on Moonlight group, men and women set off shopping. old barn, named the Slaughterhouse (because Crag, and exclusive use of the pool and spa. ‘The stylist experience was a great O’Reilly’s used to ‘process’ meat here). Rain ‘I think a two to three night programme for addition to the offerings at Pacific Fair hammered on the iron roof as chefs served a select group would really work, especially and we will definitely recommend this to camp oven stew from the pot belly stove. A for those who have the budget to be incentive groups,’ says Mitchell. ‘It creates a possum popped out from behind the fridge. helicoptered in.’ special experience that can be personalised. Pisani says high-end clients enjoy dining Driving out of O’Reilly’s was slower than It would be also fun to finish the stylist in the Slaughterhouse. ‘You see them just flying in, yet still scenic, descending through session with a makeover at Myers, then a relax. They love the simplicity, coming back the rainforest enroute to O’Reilly’s Canungra group lunch at one of Pacific Fair’s new down to earth.’ Valley Vineyards. restaurants where everyone can show off ‘O’Reilly’s includes two and three bedroom Breakfast on the veranda of the vineyard’s their new looks.’ Venues and local vibes
Incentive organisers The van is a nod to the hippy and surfer over from his ‘Nomadic Kitchen’ market community, she laughed, driving the famil stall to deliver amazing poached peaches should not be fooled by group into the hinterland with champagne and custard to the laden picnic table. Terase Davidson’s hippy- chilling in an eskie in the back. ‘I thought we’d Davidson recently hosted 100 people on like Kombi van and its call into the Mullumbimby Market and gather an exotic fruit farm where they tasted the up a picnic. fruits straight off the trees then enjoyed a bright crochet rugs like ‘We’re spoiled in this region with nine ‘Table of Local Abundance’ lunch. Grandma used to make. farmers’ markets every week,’ she says. ‘Forget ‘If I was trying to do this in Sydney I’d As a qualified chef and the supermarket. For our restaurants, it’s all just get stuck in traffic. Here we can get about shopping at the farmer’s gate or the into the hinterland and meet the farmers former corporate events markets.’ in ten minutes.’ manager, Davidson At Mullumbimby the NZ famil group mixed The Kiwi group also called into Byron is the consummate with the locals and artisan stall holders and Bay Farm and Fig Tree Restaurant, rural buskers. Davidson filled her basket with cheeses venues where Davidson caters events, professional, with and breads while her friend Roberto, once a chef both character-filled villas with sprawling personality in spades. in London’s prestigious River Kitchen, popped lawns overlooking the Bay.
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The Rooftop Bar at QT Melbourne Brain Food with Business Events Australia Climbing even higher in the rainforest is Kim van Duiven, Australia’s business events industry The Conference Company is constantly evolving, with new products and experiences regularly The Gold Coast is in upgrade and expansion mode, preparing for coming online that can truly make hosting the Commonwealth Games 2018. New restaurants are part your incentive program in Australia of this, for example Rick Shores at Burleigh Heads, where the group memorable. This month’s ‘Brain enjoyed many courses of pan-Asian innovation for Sunday lunch. Food’ column is dedicated to new Then, 12 Harley Davidsons roared up to the restaurant. and upcoming venues. Whether Wildfire Tours had arrived. ‘We can take any number up to 200, you’re looking for a function venue with a view or one that is we can do a 30 minute spin or a day out in the hinterland. We can conveniently located in a hotel, kidnap your CEO if you want,’ says co-owner Mac Swift. there is something for everyone The group made an impression, riding the Harleys to signature in Australia. Jenny Aitken Gold Coast hotel, Palazzo Versace. The first of only two fashion Country Manager New Zealand, Business Events Australia brand hotels in the world, Palazzo Versace is about to undergo The Blue Room Bondi is a new function space that has opened in the Bondi Surf Life Saving further stylish touches, with a Versace design team flying in for Club at Sydney’s famous Bondi Beach. The venue, which refurbishments this year. Conference ‘couture’ here features more features ocean views, caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner than 2,000 square metres of venue space, suited for 10 to 500 guests. functions for up to 100 guests seated, or 150 cocktail-style. The glamour theme continued for the final evening; after sunset www.theblueroombondi.com.au cocktails at Palazzo Versace’s Vie Bar, a champagne-stocked The redevelopment of Howard Smith Wharves in Brisbane will stretch Hummer transferred the group to Crowne Plaza Surfers be completed early 2018. Located under the city’s iconic Story Paradise to showcase two more new restaurants. These were SIFU Bridge and close to attractions such as Riverlife, the development (contemporary Cantonese Schezuan, includes a 40-seater private features a five-star 164-room hotel, an exhibition centre, a room) and the sophisticated Balthazar (private ‘wine and dine’ selection of restaurants and cafes as well as a craft brewery. space, 15 international degustation menus, one communal table www.howardsmithwharves.com for up to 18). Premium boutique hotel brand QT has opened its latest property ‘Our final night was at Palazzo Versace where we felt like true in Melbourne bringing its total number of hotels in Australia to VIPs,’ says Anna Guy, Williment Travel Group. ‘In true Gold Coast seven. QT Melbourne, located within the city’s high-end fashion style we were taken to dinner at Crowne Plaza’s private dining room district, features 188 rooms, 120 seat restaurant Pascale Bar & Balthazar by a stretch Hummer. This was an incredible night.’ Grill and two private event spaces that can cater for up to 80 All good programmes have a grand finale and, with indoor guests for cocktail events. For a function space with a view of skydiving at iFLY Gold Coast, this one delivered. Even the non- Melbourne’s city skyline, head to the 11th floor of the hotel participating spectators were buzzing, as the actual ‘fliers’ defied where you will find The Rooftop Bar at QT. The split indoor- gravity and sanity and beating hearts to leap into the big vertical outdoor bar can accommodate up to 185 guests for functions. wind tunnel and soar aloft. Instructors supported and encouraged www.qthotelsandresorts.com/melbourne every flier. The iFLY team specialises in groups for team building Jenny Aitken, Country Manager New Zealand, and corporate programmes; photos, videos and a private room for Business Events Australia an ‘after-flying’ function are available. Ph: 09 337 0448 or e: [email protected] ‘It’s hard to choose a favourite activity from the helicopters, horses, Hummers and Harleys. But if I had to I would say the indoor skydiving took the honours. We were terrified and ecstatic all at the same time and will never forget the buzz that it left, this is a must for any group,’ says Guy.
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Rowena Bale, Event Travel Management; Nicola Donno, MCI Australia; Danielle Riley, RUSH Events & Communications; Lauren Carlyle, Venuemob; Leah Selfe, Corporate Groups
Tropical revitalisation
Increased investment online such as Hemingway’s Brewery and the fresh new product for a lot of our potential rest of the marina development.’ target market.’ in North Queensland Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas was an iconic Douglas says the single biggest challenge property for the region throughout the 90s and opportunity for the region is aviation. has completely and early 2000s, but with the global financial ‘A place like Cairns is remote, 95% of revitalised the region crisis hitting, the Australian dollar increasing people that come into the region arrive by and North Americans no longer travelling plane if they’re here for any form of visit, for business event and offshore, visits to the resort dropped off and it so aviation access is absolutely critical to incentive programmes. became a bit tired. the destination.’ ‘Now all of that is coming back – it’s Air New Zealand has increased its capacity The recent reopening of Sheraton Mirage becoming the place you have to go again,’ during the peak season from April to October Port Douglas following a A$43 million says Douglas. ‘But the really nice thing about – which is prime conferencing season. refurbishment was the catalyst for the it is that it’s been a long enough gap that Douglas says the airline is also receptive investment, spurring other hotels and most of the people now, particularly in the to putting bigger aircraft on to help with operations to step up their game. incentive area that are qualifying for incentive capacity if enough notice is given. The resort played host to the destination's programmes, are new people so it’s no longer New Zealand buyer Kalena Finlayson of annual business events tradeshow Sell TNQ an itinerary that’s been done to death. While Momento Travel says it was a destination she in November, with 29 buyers from around the product has always been here it’s a really was really looking forward to experiencing. Australia and New Zealand attending. Tourism Tropical North Queensland director of business and tourism events, Rosie Douglas says the region is now back on the list of desired destinations for Kiwi conference and incentive groups. ‘Major refurbishments are either underway or completed at many of the region’s five- star hotels and new infrastructure like Hemingway’s Brewery at Port Douglas and the soon-to-be completed Cairns Aquarium offer exciting venues for conference and incentive groups.' Douglas says the investment is sending a message to the industry that Port Douglas is back to the level and standard that it was previously. ‘The investment in the Sheraton has sent a lot of confidence into owners of other Delegates were welcomed to infrastructure here in the region, so it’s had a the region with a fire and light show at Flames of the Forest ripple effect in terms of other product coming
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‘Overall I really enjoyed it, especially the Cairns Convention Centree workshop sessions and meeting with different suppliers and hearing about their products.’ Kim Ellis of AMP Financial Services says it was a worthwhile experience to travel and meet with various suppliers in a compact programme. ‘The meeting sessions were very productive and well managed, and the trip out to the reef was a definite highlight (minus the sunburn – make sure to pack your sunscreen).’ Cairns captivates Celebrating Cairns Convention Centre Douglas says Cairns is not a market that Cairns Convention Centre recently reopened after a A$13 is asked for a lot out of New Zealand, but when you take New Zealanders there they’re million refurbishment to celebrate 20 years of operation. pleasantly surprised with what they see. The centre now has a new look building As part of the celebrations a special gift ‘A lot of New Zealanders have a perception with an updated exterior, enhanced arrival was created for partners and clients. Steel of Cairns as it was 20 years ago, which was zone, and new soft furnishings, as well as removed from the centre’s roof during not anywhere near what it is now.’ a new logo and interactive website. refurbishment work was salvaged and Finlayson attended a post-tour in the city The logo features fresh new colours made into sculptures by Aboriginal Steel of Cairns, and says Cairns has just as much to and pays homage to the centre’s 20 Art, a local indigenous business. offer as Port Douglas. year history by retaining three figures, Artist Wayne McGinness usually works ‘Don’t discount Cairns as a destination – it modernised from the old logo. with marine grade steel, but on this is much more than a hub.’ The new mobile friendly interactive occasion he had to design a piece made Highlights of the post famil included website incorporates the new logo from corrugated roof steel. Using the curve dinner at Pullman Reef Hotel Casino’s award colours and includes 3D virtual reality of the corrugations, he created manta rays winning Tamarind Restaurant, and visits to floor plans enhanced with imagery from – a commonly found sea creature in the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Rainforestation recent events. nearby Great Barrier Reef. Nature Park, Tjapukai and Fitzroy Island.
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