BUSINESS EVENTS WELLINGTON GUIDE 1 WELCOME CONTENTS WHY WELLINGTON? WHY WELCOME TO WELLINGTON 2 LOCATION Services and support 4 Bidding for an international event 5 WHY WELLINGTON? 6 Must-do experiences 8 Sectors of strength 10 MAP CITY GETTING HERE 12 DIRECTORY 16 INCENTIVES 88 REGIONAL WELLINGTON 92 DIRECTORY INCENTIVES Jay French Jay 2 1 REGIONS PHOTO: WELCOME TO WELCOME Known for its vibrancy and energetic WELLINGTON personality, it’s not hard to see why Wellington has become wildly famous in New Zealand. WELLINGTON? WHY As New Zealand’s compact, connected and help you access Members of Parliament and top GETTING HERE creative capital, it’s the perfect destination to host innovative talent for your speaker programme. your next conference or event. Ideally located in the middle of New Zealand, we Our city is the venue – set on a stunning harbour also have the advantage of being easily accessible and surrounded by nature, we boast a range of for those who fly, drive, train or even ferry here incredible conference and events venues within and that means less time travelling and more the city that can host everything from international time to pack more into your itineraries. Once here, conferences to unique incentive experiences. Wellington is a compact city with everything you DIRECTORY In fact our brand new purpose-built conference want just a short stroll away. and exhibition centre Tākina is testament to the Renowned for its creative and cultural heart, there’s importance we’re placing on growing Wellington’s no shortage of things to see and do. Wellington is venue infrastructure and our international home to the national museum Te Papa Tongarewa, JOHN ALLEN reputation as a conference destination. award-winning eateries, a love of coffee, regional Chief Executive | WellingtonNZ You can even tap into the inventiveness of our many wine and craft beer, a treasure trove of shops, thriving sectors - we have world-class education countless walking and biking tracks, and boasts a institutes, we make Hollywood blockbuster films, jam-packed events calendar. INCENTIVES we have a flourishing information and technology Creativity really is in the water here in Wellington industry, we have innovative start-ups alongside and our highly-skilled Business Events team can 'Wellington - a UNESCO City of Film' established brands and local entrepreneurs. New help you plan a conference or event that will make Zealand’s Government is based here and we can your experience truly unforgettable. REGIONS 2 3 PHOTO: Sky View Photography SERVICES AND SUPPORT BIDDING FOR AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT WELCOME The Business Events Wellington The key to a successful event, whatever If you are looking to host a conference the size, is in the planning. We can help by: team can offer free and impartial from outside New Zealand, you may advice and connect you with need help with a bid proposal. Armed the right people and businesses with inside knowledge of Wellington, Recommending suitable and available WELLINGTON? WHY around Wellington to ensure venues, accommodation, activities, our Business Events Wellington team your next event is unforgettable. restaurants, speakers and entertainment is on hand to help. Providing promotional material like maps, We work closely with Tourism New Zealand’s Conference Assistance Programme to navigate the bidding process visitor guides, imagery and video footage and ensure overseas conferences are successfully hosted in Wellington. GETTING HERE Developing tailored bid proposals and That means we can support you throughout the entire supporting you through the Australian process, from working through the bid guidelines and and International bidding process to host engaging a professional conference organiser to develop a conference in Wellington a financial feasibility study, to creating a professional bid document with help from a graphic designer. We know that bidding for - and hosting - an international Arranging site inspections and DIRECTORY meeting can be daunting, which is why we are here to familiarisations of Wellington support you every step of the way. Helping you to partner with a professional conference organiser who can take care of all your planning and logistical needs From left / Wellington based team, Australian based Business Development Manager Requesting letters of support and/or INCENTIVES ‘Wellington – a place of the future’ quotes for bid proposals ‘Wellington provided a thriving Cognizant 21 Places of the Future report, 2021 city centre ... and a lively, positive atmosphere that everyone enjoyed’ Jodi Preston-Thomas / Cardiac Society Australia New Zealand / 2020 Hybrid Congress Jeff McEwan REGIONS 4 5 PHOTO: WELCOME WHY WELLINGTON? WHY WELLINGTON? WHY Compact and walkable Connected capital Set on a stunning harbour, our compact city has Tap into the inventiveness of Wellington’s many numerous incredible conference and events thriving sectors by collaborating with local venues that vary in size and cost for all types of speakers, presenters and performers at your events, and multiple accommodation options for next business event. Wellington is known for its every budget, all within walking distance of our government agencies, and its strengths in creative vibrant food, drink, arts and culture precincts. technologies, scientific research and public and GETTING HERE professional services. PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus The collaborative nature of Wellington gives events hosted in the capital an extra edge, allowing you Culture to tap into the likes of our Government officials as Renowned for its creative and cultural heart, your speakers, or bring in helpful resources to further delegates can experience the creative spirit and boost your event experience. artistic flair that sets Wellington apart. DIRECTORY Wellington is home to the national museum Te Papa Tongarewa, award-winning eateries, a love of coffee, regional wine and craft beer, and boasts a PHOTO: Celeste Fontein jam-packed events calendar. 98% Delegates can also browse Cuba Street’s vintage OF DELEGATES SURVEYED SAID THEY Location Industry WOULD RECOMMEND WELLINGTON shopping, take in artworks at City Gallery or AS A CONFERENCE DESTINATION Wellington is ideally located in the middle We have world-class education institutes, we discover the magic behind some of the world’s of New Zealand, providing easy access in make Hollywood blockbuster films, we have a greatest movies at Weta Workshop. INCENTIVES MORE THAN and out for those who fly, drive, train or thriving information and technology industry, we Wellington is surrounded by stunning scenery even ferry here. Arriving via Australia, it’s have innovative start-ups alongside established and green spaces. Take a stroll on Wellington’s just a short flight away from the likes of brands, and local entrepreneurs, all of which further waterfront or take a walk through beautiful native 50% Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. enhance our unrivalled position as New Zealand’s bush to Mt Victoria Lookout. PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus OF THE NEW ZEALAND ASSOCIATION SECTOR connected and creative capital. IS LOCATED IN THE WELLINGTON REGION REGIONS 6 7 PHOTO: Flying Saucer Night life MUST-DO EXPERIENCES At night venture out to Courtenay Place WELCOME and the Cuba Street precinct, where Wellington goes to celebrate and relax With so much to see and do in with friends. With a variety of bars and music, you’ll be on your feet all night long. Wellington we’ve put together a list to ensure your delegates make the most of their stay, and leave with plenty of memories. Weta Workshop WELLINGTON? WHY Get behind the scenes of our world famous movie-making magic with a trip to Weta Workshop, where you’ll see props and costumes crafted for the likes of The Lord ZEALANDIA of the Rings and The Hobbit. Explore ZEALANDIA, Wellington’s world- GETTING HERE first fully-fenced eco sanctuary named PHOTO: Nicola Edmonds by Time Magazine as one of the world’s 100 greatest places of 2019. This incredible slice of wilderness is home to 40 rare species of native wildlife, all within a Wellington waterfront stone’s throw of the CBD. Meander along Wellington waterfront - with a wide footpath that stretches from DIRECTORY the Railway Station around to Oriental Bay and beyond, it's perfect for walking, Daniel Rose jogging or cycling. Along the way you’ll find sculptures to admire, spots to sit, places to PHOTO: dine, or take a dip if you’re super brave! Museum of New Zealand Hannah’sHannah’s Laneway Laneway INCENTIVES Te Papa Tongarewa PayPay a avisit visit to to Wellington’s Wellington’s little little foodie foodie haven,haven, Hannah’s Hannah’s Laneway Laneway, home, home to to bakers, bakers, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa grinders,grinders, roasters, roasters, brewers, brewers, chocolatiers chocolatiers and and Tongarewa should be at the top of your list. pizzapizza slingers slingers who who work work together together to to bring bring This national museum features six storeys of lifelife to to a aformer former industrial industrial quarter. quarter. cutting-edge interactive exhibitions housed in an architectural wonder of a building. REGIONS 8 9 PHOTO: Jeff McEwan PHOTO: Johnny Hendrikus PHOTO: Jeff McEwan SECTORS OF STRENGTH WELCOME Wellington is a leader in smart, innovation-led, high-value, export orientated business. Be surrounded by people who create amazing WELLINGTON? WHY things - new cancer therapies, world-first software applications, volumetric virtual reality, GETTING HERE eco-friendly paint products, PHOTO: Anna Briggs PHOTO: Anna Briggs PHOTO: Grace Gemuhluoglu PHOTO: Anna Briggs superconducting Tech industry Education & scientific Creative Professional services High-value manufacturing electromagnets, Wellington has the highest concentration of research Wellington is dubbed New Zealand’s most Global companies are well represented as Wellington’s design-led companies with a mouth-watering culinary digital technology companies per capita in creative city (Infometrics Creative Measure, 2020). well as locally-owned businesses. commitment to R&D have become Home to a highly innovative and globally New Zealand. world-class producers. delights and mind-blowing connected science community.